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Steve Katz's fundraiser: Cocktails, dinner & guns

Assemb. Steve Katz at the 10th annual Walk

Photo credit: Leslie Barbaro | Assemb. Steve Katz at the 10th annual Walk to Defeat ALS at Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers. Katz was ticketed for speeding and marijuana possession Thursday in Albany County, according to State Police. (July 31, 2012)

A Republican assemblyman is taking heat from gun-control advocates for a fundraiser that promises guests the chance to fire "simulated" AK-47s, News12 Westchester reported.

Invitations to Assemblyman Steve Katz's fundraiser promised dinner, cocktails, a live SWAT demonstration and weapons demonstrations at the Tuesday night fundraiser.

The $200-a-plate fundraiser was hosted at Carmel's...

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