The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is taking steps to revoke former President Donald Trump's license to carry a gun. This decision comes after Trump was indicted on felony charges on April 1st, 2023. As a convicted felon, both New York State law and federal law prohibit him from possessing firearms or ammunition.
Trump, who had been licensed to carry firearms in New York City for over a decade, was notified that his guns had to be surrendered to the NYPD's License Division. While most of his guns were vouchered by the NYPD, there was a third gun on his license that had been lawfully transferred to Florida, where Trump is now a full-time resident.
The status of the gun in Florida remains unclear. It is essential to determine whether Trump still has possession of the firearm, as it would constitute a federal crime for a convicted felon to be in possession of a gun. Questions have been raised about why someone under 24/7 Secret Service protection would need to carry a concealed weapon, especially given the legal restrictions.
The NYPD's move to revoke Trump's gun license is a rare occurrence, as it is uncommon for convicted felons in New York to legally possess firearms. The process of revoking the license is part of the standard procedure for individuals convicted of felonies.
Efforts are being made to ascertain the whereabouts of the gun in Florida and whether it was surrendered to authorities. The lack of clarity surrounding this issue raises concerns about potential violations of federal laws regarding firearm possession by convicted felons.
