New York Gun Applicants Will Have To List Social Media Accounts

A new law will also require applicants to undergo safety training, provide four character references and sit for in-person interviews.

As missed warning signs pile up in investigations of mass killings, New York state is rolling out a novel strategy to screen applicants for gun permits. People seeking to carry concealed handguns will be required to hand over lists of their social media accounts for a review of their "character and conduct."

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It's an approach applauded by many Democrats and national gun control advocacy groups, but some experts have raised questions about how the law will be enforced and address free speech concerns.