Blog: Criminal Defense

Weapon-Free Zones in Brooklyn: Why Possessing a Gun Near a School, Park, or Transit Hub Can Raise the Stakes

Oct 22, 2025

Brooklyn is a vibrant, diverse community where families, students, and visitors share space every day. From playgrounds in Prospect Park to subway platforms during the morning rush, thousands of people cross paths across this borough daily. But when firearms enter those public spaces, especially designated weapon-free zones, the legal stakes rise fast. At Roger Victor Archibald, PLLC, our firm has seen how a single moment of misunderstanding or a misplaced firearm can turn into a...