Issue Position: Supporting Common Sense Gun Safety Laws

Issue Position

New York State is working to end the current epidemic of gun violence. That's why I am proud to have co-sponsored a package of commonsense gun safety legislation that became law in 2019. The Red Flag "Extreme Risk Protection Orders " Law enables family members, law enforcement, or school officials who believe someone is likely to harm themselves or others to seek a court order requiring that person to relinquish their firearms and preventing them from buying new ones.

Prior to the passage of the Effective Background Check Act, gun permits were granted if a background check was unable to be processed within three days. This law establishes an extension of up to 30 days. The Ghost Gun Law bans the possession of 3-D printed guns, which are made of plastic and not visible to metal detectors. The Safe Storage Act requires owners to store their firearms safely if a child under age 16 is present or lives in the household.

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