DeStefano: Legislature Misses Mark On Gun Control
A statement from Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C,I,Ref-Medford) on the passage of todays gun control legislation
January 29, 2019
The bills brought to the floor today were a failed attempt at a solution regarding the nations gun debate. Todays legislation focused heavily on the legal gun owners in New York. It did not address the individuals carrying illegal handguns. Long Island suburbs are saturated with MS-13 gang members and the people of Suffolk County live in fear of becoming a victim to their violence. If we were really serious about keeping people safe, we would address gang violence and illegal handguns. Thats where the bills should be focused, not on ceremonial feel-good solutions that dont solve anything.