Federal judge temporarily blocks key parts of New York's gun law

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A federal judge has temporarily blocked key parts of the state's new concealed carry gun law to allow an advocacy group to pursue a lawsuit challenging the legislation.

Six residents who are members of Gun Owners of America sued the state over its new law, which went into effect Sept 1.

Chief Judge Glenn Suddaby of the U.S. District Court in Syracuse agreed to issue a temporary restraining order, but delayed it taking effect for three days to allow the state to appeal to in a higher court. He scheduled an Oct. 20 hearing.

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