NYS LEGISLATURE RESTORES FIREARMS RIGHTS FOR RETIREES

The New York State Legislature has approved changes to the laws pertaining to retired Correction Captains (and the vast majority of NYS Peace Officers) carrying their firearm in what the revised gun law refers to as “Sensitive Areas” - such as public transportation, restaurants, bars, airports and houses of worship. The CCA, in conjunction with our lobbying firm, Pitta Bishop & Del Giorno, L.L.C., worked for many months addressing this error, discussing with members of the Assembly and Senate, and also with the office of Governor Hochul. The law requires retirees to be qualified under what is commonly referred to as HR218 (the Federal statute that authorizes law enforcement personnel to carry their firearm anywhere in the country). All MOS should be aware of this condition in the new law.

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CCA ELECTION IS IN PROGRESS

The elections for the CCA Executive Board and all Facility Delegates is now underway. Ballots will be mailed out on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 and must be received back by Wednesday, May 24, 2023. If you do not receive your ballot in the mail by May 8, 2023, you should call Global Election Services at 1-800-864-1263 or you can email them at HELPDESK@VOTEGES.COM. If you email them, you must include the following information: State that you are a member of the Correction Captains’ Association; your full name; your facility/command (for units under headquarters, indicate “HEADQUARTERS”); your current mailing address; and your day time phone number. THE LAST DAY TO REQUEST A DUPLICATE BALLOT IS MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023 AT 1200 HOURS.