New York gun law that restricted concealed carry rights blocked by federal judge

A New York federal judge on Monday blocked parts of New York’s controversial concealed carry law from going into effect while a Second Amendment rights group continues to fight.

"We are excited to see Kathy Hochul finally served a plate of humble pie, and we are fully prepared to continue the fight should she again attempt to disarm the citizens of her state at a time when her party’s policies are only escalating the danger that everyday citizens face," said Erich Pratt, GOA senior vice president. Brianna Herlihy is a politics writer for Fox News Digital.

Suddaby ruled the state can still prevent people from carrying guns in Times Square, public playgrounds, libraries, nurseries and preschools. But he ruled that mental hospitals, places of worship, public parks, zoos, theaters, conference centers, protests and bars are no longer off limits for people with a concealed carry permit. Another section of the law that required concealed carry applicants to disclose social media accounts for review and be subject to assessment of "good moral character" was also blocked.