Wayne County SCOPE

05/26/2026

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm?~

Agency’s call comes after ABC asks for an exemption from equal-time rules, accusing regulator of trying to ‘chill critical protected speech’

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

https://dailycaller.com/2026/05/18/analysis-new-york-times-article-may-be-cited-legal-challenge-semi-auto-bans/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR7OCBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3dlhxSkhkVzh3RUxxZ244c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvPCO15xFifSiaLXagb65hzSrFJYwYjI5j5cXAIN-cdcg5IjL70y5CJl8yjZ_aem_TbErZzmUwelpQnawujYdlw

Which media outlet Everytown, Giffords and Brady United hate most doesn’t often cross the minds of people, but The New York Times may have moved up the list.

05/19/2026

https://www.fi****mspolicy.org/fpc-win-second-circuit-strikes-down-new-york-public-handgun-carry-ban

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Fi****ms Policy Coalition’s (FPC) Christian v. James lawsuit that New York’s ban on fi****ms at all publicly accessible private property without the express consent of the owner (also known as the “vampire rule”) violates the Second Amendment.

05/15/2026

You be the Jury by Tom Reynolds: On TV, the crime story usually ends with no doubt as to who committed the crime. In real life, it’s circumstantial evidence that convicts a criminal.

I applied that same theory to testing the impact that gun owners might have on gubernatorial elections in New York State. I used the last 3 NYS Governor’s elections to test if the pro-gun Republican could have won if gun owners turned out to vote under various scenarios. There are knowns and there are unknowns so we fill the gaps with circumstantial evidence. I don’t want to bury you in statistics so I’ll explain as simply as possible. Read more here https://www.scopeny2a.org/Briefings/13632260

05/11/2026

When is a right not a right? by Ron Havlen: I am taking the online NYS driver’s courses offered to help reduce car insurance expenses. During this course, I’ve come upon a section about assuming an inherent right to drive. This section really struck me. I’m going to be careful to avoid using the direct wording in this section to avoid any copyright infringements.

This section deals with people who believe they have an inherent right to drive. It states that if driving were a right, people couldn’t be required to show they have the skill, ability and knowledge to operate a car safely. If driving were a right, people couldn’t be required to take any tests or show skill levels before getting a license to drive. If driving were a right, anyone could drive a car, regardless of skill. Read more here: https://www.scopeny2a.org/Briefings/13630616

05/05/2026

Gerrymandering by Tom Reynolds: No one can contest it (no sane person) when I state that the Democrat Party leadership wants to do away with our 2nd Amendment rights and to do that they will try anything, direct or indirect. We are about to see another indirect attempt that could be more dangerous than any of the proposed bills that directly threaten 2A.

New York Democrats’ gerrymandering frenzy was reignited after the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) struck down race-based redistricting. Basically, a state can’t gerrymander congressional districts based on race. Democrats are accusing Republicans of bringing back ‘Jim Crow Laws’ because Republicans are against racism. Do you understand that? Read more here: https://www.scopeny2a.org/Briefings/13628311

05/01/2026

April 2026 SCOPE Operations

April 2026 proved to be a highly active and productive month for the Shooter’s Committee on Political Education (SCOPE), marked by significant organizational meetings, strategic planning efforts, leadership updates, and continued collaboration with allied Second Amendment organizations across New York State. From voter mobilization initiatives and statewide chapter engagement to policy discussions and ongoing legal advocacy, SCOPE members and leadership remain focused on strengthening the organization’s mission and expanding its outreach in preparation for the critical 2026 election cycle and beyond. Read more here: https://www.scopeny2a.org/Briefings/13627125

04/29/2026

The Abyss by Tom Reynolds: I normally try to ignore NY City politics unless it directly affects SCOPE. But…NYSFocus had an article that was too good not to share the highlights for the amusement of those of us ‘upstate.’

Today, here is a NY City Council special election being voted upon. The smoke-filled-room manipulations show a lot about what really happens ‘downstate’ and what we 2nd Amendment defenders are up against in a NY City controlled state.

Lindsey Boylan, a former aide to Andrew Cuomo, was the first person to publicly accuse the ex-governor of sexual harassment. She is now running in the special election for the District 3 City Council seat. Boylan is running against Carl Wilson (and two others.) Wilson has much of the establishment’s support in the race. Read more here: https://www.scopeny2a.org/sys/website/system-pages/?pageId=18010