WHAT DO YOU THINK? Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to sign gunreform bills into law this morning -
The 10 bills were passed late last week by state lawmakers. The legislation will tighten the already strict gun laws in New York state.
New York's legislature voted to ban anyone under age 21 from buying or possessing a semi-automatic rifle."We're saying here in New York, we will lead, but the rest of the states, shame on you if you don't," Hochul said. The bill raising the age limit is the most significant part of a package of gun control measures announced last week by Democratic legislative leaders and Gov. Hochul.
Other new gun-related laws will restrict civilian purchases of bullet-resistant armor, as worn by the killer in Buffalo, and require new guns to have microstamping technology to help law enforcement trace bullets to particular weapons. The bills also give health practitioners the power to report potentially dangerous individuals with an expansion to the Red Flag Law. It also requires social media networks to report hateful conduct.
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