Cuomo Calls for Passage of New Gun Laws to Combat Violence

Andrew Cuomo

ALBANY – Governor Andrew Cuomo Thursday vowed passage of legislation in the first 100 days of the new legislative session to combat gun violence and make New York’s nation-leading gun laws even stronger.

First, the Governor vowed to pass the Red Flag Bill, also known as the extreme risk protection order bill, which would prevent individuals who show signs of being a threat to themselves or others from purchasing or possessing any kind of firearm.

In addition, the Governor will push to ban bump stocks and extend the background check waiting period for purchasing guns from three to ten days.