The New York state Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics ruled that it’s OK for judges to carry a pistol beneath their robes while on the bench, the Associated Press reports via CNN.com.“From an ethical standpoint, there is no prohibition … barring you from carrying a firearm while performing your duties on the bench,” the committee said in a decision published in this week’s New York Law Journal.However, judges do have to comply with existing gun laws to carry a pistol into court, the AP reports.According to the AP, the committee also ruled in favor of pistol-packing jurists, and cautioned judges to “be patient, dignified and courteous” to those appearing before the bench and behave in “a manner that promotes public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary.” The ruling also highly recommended that judges keep their firearms concealed, safeguarded and on their person while on the bench.Compiled by Paul Kerstein Keep checking in at our Security Feed for updated news coverage. Related content feature How to pick the best endpoint detection and response solution EDR software has emerged as one of the preeminent tools in the CISO’s arsenal. Here’s what to look for and what to avoid when choosing EDR software. By Linda Rosencrance Sep 25, 2023 10 mins Intrusion Detection Software Intrusion Detection Software Intrusion Detection Software feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Data and Information Security IT Leadership brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe