Police officers face enough dangers everyday without having to worry about whether their bullet-proof vests are going to protect them. Assemblyman Scarborough supported legislation (A.2837) that the Assembly passed to ban armor piercing, exploding and incendiary bullets, but the Senate refuses to consider the bill. Help Assemblyman Scarborough continue the fight to get these bullets off our streets by filling out the card on the reverse side.

Assemblyman Scarborough’s ongoing efforts to make New York safer

Assemblyman Scarborough has also fought hard to protect New Yorkers from criminals by voting for tough measures to combat illegal guns and increase penalties for cop killers. His efforts include measures to:

• Ban the military-grade .50-caliber rifle which can accurately pierce armor from a distance of almost two miles (A.4471-A)

• Ban convicted felons from obtaining firearm (A.1170)

• Expand the ballistic identification databank to assist law enforcement officers in tracking down guns used in crimes (A.968-B)

• Require law enforcement officers to report guns, spent bullets and shell casings found at crime scenes to the ballistic identification databank (A.2213)

• Crack down on the practice of "straw buyers" who legally purchase firearms for resale to criminals (A.9280)

Unfortunately, the Assembly’s efforts to enact these bills have been stymied by the NRA-backed Senate majority, which continues to oppose any common-sense efforts to crack down on illegal guns. Assemblyman Scarborough will continue in the year ahead to press for tough measures that will keep New York the safest large state in the nation.

Assemblyman Scarborough wants to hear from you regarding this issue. Please take a few minutes to fill out the section below. Place the form in an envelope and mail it to the address below, or contact him at the phone or e-mail address below.

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