New York State New Gun Laws Include, People applying for a gun license will have to turn over a list of their social media accounts for officials to verify their "character & conduct"

Keep in mind, when writing the majority decision Justice Clarence Thomas concluded there was no historical requirement that law-abiding citizens show the kind of special need for self-defense required by the New York law to carry a gun in public.

Among other things, the state's new rules will require people applying for a handgun license to turn over a list of their social media accounts so officials could verify their "Character and conduct."

Applicants will have to show they have "The essential character, temperament and judgment necessary to be entrusted with a weapon and to use it only in a manner that does not endanger oneself and others." As part of that assessment, applicants have to turn over a list of social media accounts they've maintained in the past three years.

People applying for a license to carry a handgun will also have to provide four character references, take 16 hours of firearms safety training plus two hours of practice at a range, undergo periodic background checks and turn over contact information for their spouse, domestic partner or any other adults living in their household.

Under the new system, the state won't authorize permits for people with criminal convictions within the past five years for driving while intoxicated, menacing or third-degree assault.

People also won't be allowed to carry firearms at a long list of "Sensitive places," including New York City's tourist-packed Times Square.

New York will also bar people from bringing guns into any business or workplace unless the owners put up signs saying guns are welcome.

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