​Official Response from the New York State Law Enforcement-Community Council (NYSLECC)(NYSLECC)
April 1, 2025

 

In response to the recent public statement issued by the New York Firearms Association (NYFA), the New York State Law Enforcement-Community Council (NYSLECC), with the support of legal and federal compliance advisors, hereby provides the following clarifications and rebuttals:

 

1. Clarification on Organizational Independence
NYSLECC operates as an independent and officially recognized entity under New York State law. At no point has it entered into any formal contractual partnership with the New York Firearms Association (NYFA). Any past communications or cooperative activities were informal and conducted in good faith, without constituting any legally binding affiliation.

 

2. Termination of Public Association
In keeping with its ethical standards and commitment to community safety, NYSLECC previously issued a statement formally terminating any public association with NYFA. This decision was made to ensure transparency, professional integrity, and the protection of stakeholders’ interests.

 

3. Unauthorized Use of NYSLECC Logo
NYSLECC has become aware that its official logo has appeared on NYFA membership cards and related materials. As NYFA is neither an affiliate nor a recognized partner of NYSLECC, such use is unauthorized and misleading. NYSLECC hereby formally demands the immediate removal of its logo from all NYFA-issued items, including membership cards, promotional materials, and digital content. Continued misuse may result in legal action.

 

4. Denial of Defamation Allegations
The claim of “malicious defamation” raised by NYFA is completely unfounded. NYSLECC has never disseminated false information, nor has it unlawfully disclosed any personal or identifying information of NYFA members. All matters involving internal investigations have been conducted in full compliance with local, state, and federal privacy laws, including the New York State Civil Rights Law, New York Penal Law, and the federal Privacy Act of 1974.

 

5. Commitment to Legal Compliance and Due Process
As a nonprofit organization, NYSLECC upholds the rule of law and strictly adheres to due process. Any allegations against NYSLECC or its personnel are subject to internal review and, where necessary, will be addressed through appropriate legal channels. We remain fully cooperative with law enforcement and regulatory agencies in all investigations.

 

6. Rejection of Intimidation and False Accusations
NYSLECC will not be intimidated by public statements aimed at undermining its legal standing or public service mission. We reserve the right to pursue legal counterclaims against defamatory or retaliatory accusations that are unsubstantiated.

Conclusion
NYSLECC remains firmly committed to lawful governance, community engagement, and interagency cooperation. We urge NYFA and its representatives to act with caution and responsibility in their public communications and conduct, as unfounded allegations may expose them to civil liability.

For legal inquiries, official correspondence, or media requests, please contact:
 

Office of Legal Affairs
New York State Law Enforcement-Community Council (NYSLECC)

info@nyslecc.org

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纽约州军警民合作理事会（NYSLECC）官方回应
2025年4月1日

 

针对纽约枪械协会（NYFA）近期发表的公开声明，纽约州军警民合作理事会（NYSLECC）在法律与联邦合规顾问的支持下，特作出以下澄清与驳斥：

 

1. 关于组织独立性的澄清
NYSLECC是依据纽约州法律设立的独立且正式认可的机构。从未与纽约枪械协会（NYFA）建立过任何正式的合同伙伴关系。过往的任何交流或合作活动，均为非正式且出于善意的互动，不构成具有法律约束力的隶属关系。

 

2. 终止公开关联
为践行道德标准并履行维护社区安全的使命，NYSLECC已于此前正式发布声明，终止与NYFA之间的任何公开关联关系。该决定旨在确保透明度、专业诚信，并保障相关方的合法权益。

 

3. 关于擅自使用NYSLECC徽标的声明
NYSLECC已得知其官方徽标出现在NYFA的会员卡及相关材料上。鉴于NYFA既非NYSLECC的附属机构，也非被认可的合作伙伴，该行为属未经授权，具有误导性。NYSLECC在此郑重要求NYFA立即从其发布的所有物料中移除NYSLECC徽标，包括会员卡、宣传材料及数字内容。如继续滥用，NYSLECC将依法追究其法律责任。

 

4. 否认诽谤指控
NYFA提出的“恶意诽谤”指控完全站不住脚。NYSLECC从未散布虚假信息，也未非法披露NYFA成员的个人或身份信息。所有涉及内部调查的事务，均严格遵守地方法律、州法律及联邦隐私法规，包括《纽约州民权法》、《纽约州刑法》以及《1974年隐私法案》等。

 

5. 遵循法律合规与正当程序
作为一家非营利机构，NYSLECC始终坚持法治原则，严格遵守正当程序。任何针对NYSLECC或其工作人员的指控，都会接受内部审查，并在必要时通过合法途径处理。我们将继续全面配合法律执法与监管机构的调查工作。

 

6. 抵制恐吓与虚假指控
NYSLECC不会因任何旨在破坏其法律地位或公共服务使命的公开言论而屈服。我们保留对任何无根据的诽谤性或报复性指控依法提起反诉的权利。

结语
 

NYSLECC将继续坚定不移地致力于合法治理、社区参与与机构间合作。我们敦促NYFA及其代表在公共发言和行为中保持审慎与负责，因为无根据的指控可能使其面临民事责任。

如有法律咨询、正式联系或媒体请求，请联系：
 

纽约州军警民合作理事会（NYSLECC）法律事务办公室

info@nyslecc.org

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