Well, New Yorkers might soon be required to do this, according to the following:
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/p...ory-gun-permit
QUOTE FROM ABOVE LINK, my italics:
New Yorkers may have to share their social media history and character references to obtain permits to carry concealed firearms in public, according to legislation passed by the state Senate on Friday.
Those seeking gun permits would have to disclose both their active and inactive social media accounts from the past three years as well as provide references the state can contact to confirm their “good moral character,” the bill states. The requirements are just one component of several proposed changes to New York gun laws after parts of its existing restrictions on concealed carry permits were struck down in a Supreme Court ruling last week. [end quote]
Well, I don't live in New York and I don't want a gun -- at least, not yet! -- but I am wondering how this would be handled if someone doesn't even HAVE any social media accounts! For example, my ONLY social media account is City Data, so I am wondering how such a report would even be printed? And what would be considered acceptable "references"?
So, although this does not affect me personally in the least, I am wondering what all of you would think if such a bill becomes law where you live?
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