http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/201 ... 1m-insura/

A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly by Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, a Democrat, would require the state’s residents to acquire liability insurance as a condition for gun ownership.

“Any person in this state who shall own a firearm shall, prior to such ownership, obtain and continuously maintain a policy of liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars specifically covering any damages resulting from any negligent or willful acts involving the use of such firearm while it is owned by such person,” the measure, dubbed S2353, reads.

Any person who has not purchased insurance in compliance with the law within 30 days of its passing would be in violation of the law.

Such an occurrence “shall result in the immediate revocation of such owner’s registration, license and any other privilege to own such firearm.”

The bill also states that if a gun is stolen, the legal owner of that gun is responsible for any damage incurred until a loss or theft is reported to the police department.

Liability insurance for $1 million in coverage for gun owners is estimated to cost between $1,600 and $2,000 annually, the Examiner reports.

The bill has been referred to the Assembly’s Insurance Committee.

Mr. Ortiz represents a district in the New York borough of Brooklyn.

biggie wrote:If I'm a normal 2A supporting American living in NY then I'm running as fast as possible out of that state. Same goes for CA.

Such an occurrence “shall result in the immediate revocation of such owner’s registration, license and any other privilege to own such firearm.”

S13_love wrote:

Such an occurrence “shall result in the immediate revocation of such owner’s registration, license and any other privilege to own such firearm.”

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Bubba1 wrote:It doesn't fix anything except make insurance companies richer.

Plus the $1 million minimum liability amount is completely unrealistic

when compared to NY's minimum requirements for auto liability, which are a small fraction of this proposal (like $25K-$50K) and where the odds of a auto claim are considerably more likely than a gun claim.

Hopefully New York gun owners will remember Mr. Ortiz' stupidity when he's up for re-election.

ImStricken wrote:

Bubba1 wrote:It doesn't fix anything except make insurance companies richer.

the democrats know who to "make richer" in order to get kick backs and contributions. someones family/friend/inlaw must work for an insurance company and is ready to offer policies. this isnt about safety, its about control & tapping into a revenue.

Plus the $1 million minimum liability amount is completely unrealistic

thats the whole point! you still refuse to believe that this is their way of taking guns away from as many people as possible, but wake up pal.

when compared to NY's minimum requirements for auto liability, which are a small fraction of this proposal (like $25K-$50K) and where the odds of a auto claim are considerably more likely than a gun claim.

your mind is in the wrong place. you legitimately think democrats want to save peoples lives and help people. wrong. this is nothing more than them trying to disarm people in as many ways as possible, without actually going the DC/Chicago route and banning guns.

Hopefully New York gun owners will remember Mr. Ortiz' stupidity when he's up for re-election.

thats part of the Republican problem: they are not "loud" enough; or at least not as motivated as the left is, come election times.