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Councilmember Bottcher Introduces Bill Requiring Graphic Warnings in NYC Gun Stores

Mona Davids by Mona Davids
September 13, 2024
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Councilmember Bottcher Introduces Bill Requiring Graphic Warnings in NYC Gun Stores
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On Thursday, September 12th, City Councilmember Erik Bottcher, who represents City Council District 3, introduced a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at curbing gun violence in New York City. The bill, the first of its kind in the United States, would require gun stores to display graphic images alongside written warnings about the health risks associated with firearm ownership. Bottcher’s proposal seeks to replicate the impact that graphic warnings on cigarette packaging have had in communicating the dangers of smoking, this time addressing the public health crisis of gun violence.

“Gun violence is a public health epidemic that demands a public health response,” Bottcher said at the press conference. The bill mandates that all 14 gun stores within New York City display images designed by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), depicting the potential risks of unsecured firearms. One such image shared at the press event showed a child reaching for a handgun in an easily accessible drawer, highlighting the threat to children and families.

The required signage would state: “A firearm in the home significantly increases the risk of suicide, homicide, death during domestic disputes, and unintentional deaths to children, household members, and others.” It would also provide contact information for crisis support services, such as NYC 988 (formerly known as NYC-WELL) and the National Suicide Hotline.

Bottcher’s bill is part of a broader effort to reduce gun violence in the city. He was joined at the press event by advocates including Jackie Rowe-Adams from Harlem Mothers and Fathers SAVE, Everytown for Gun Safety, Giffords, and March for Our Lives. “We must emphasize with strength and severity the risks of bringing firearms into the home,” Kasky said. Councilmember Julie Menin, who represents City Council District 5, also highlighted the legislation’s consumer protection focus, drawing parallels to warnings on over-the-counter drugs.

The bill comes as gun ownership applications in New York City surge. Last year, the NYPD received over 13,000 applications for firearms, marking an 80% increase from 2022. With research showing that access to guns significantly raises the risk of suicide and domestic violence fatalities, Bottcher and his supporters hope the legislation will save lives by informing consumers before they make the decision to purchase a firearm.

The proposal has garnered broad support from gun safety advocates and fellow lawmakers. Councilmember Yusef Salaam, who represents City Council District 9, emphasized the importance of this bill in preventing gun-related tragedies, stating, “This legislation will be a crucial tool in our fight to prevent senseless deaths and save lives.” The bill is expected to move forward in the City Council in the coming weeks, with many hopeful it will serve as a model for other cities across the country.

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