A new gun law that goes into effect in New York on Thursday will mandate applicants for a concealed weapon permit to provide a list of social media accounts for the past three years as part of the review process

A new gun law that goes into effect in New York on Thursday will mandate applicants for a concealed weapon permit to provide a list of social media accounts for the past three years as part of the review process, according to ABC News.

State regulators will reportedly have the right to able to search through the applicant’s social media posts to decide if a person has the “character” to carry a weapon.

“New York is leading the way in the fight to reduce gun violence and save lives,” said Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado. 

We want to ensure that all members of our communities are safe, and these new conceal and carry laws will help prevent tragedies by ensuring that gun owners are properly trained, that safety measures are promoted and that firearms are not carried into sensitive locations.”