[Halfmanhalfamazing]

Considering that NY City is it’s own entity; it’s not a part of the federal government, I don’t see why this is unconstitutional.

Yes, it’s tyrannical. Yes, it’s not a policy position I support, but what about federalism?

Has federalism been slain, even on Free Republic?

(Yes, I’m aware of the judicial activism which have re-written parts of the constitution to fit their mold, and there are plenty of freepers reject judicial activism)

More than anything, does anybody know what they NY State Constitution has to say regarding what Bloomberg is up to?

[Da Bilge Troll]

what about federalism?

I'm no legal eagle, but I believe the recent SC decision in the Chicago case also applies to New York. The 14th Amendment requires states to give their citizens equal protection, therefore a city can't be more restrictive than the state.

[HenpeckedCon]

“Federalism?”
It's in the second bleepin’ amendment off the Constitution! The “People” have the right to bear arms, period! That trumps any a-hole Nanny State Mayor, especially one that bought his way to a 3rd term.

[El Gato]

Considering that NY City is it’s own entity; it’s not a part of the federal government, I don’t see why this is unconstitutional.

Section 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States;

The right to keep and bear arms is an "immunity" of citizens of the United States. No state is allowed to abridge that right.

Additionally, the RKBA is fundamental to a republican form of government. The Constitution tasks the federal government with guaranteeing a republican form of government to the states.