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New York's Strongest in the Nation Gun Laws

Governor Cuomo signed several gun safety measures into law in 2019.

Gun Safety Measures Signed into Law in 2019

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Closing Loophole to Further Prevent Dangerously Mentally Ill People from Obtaining Firearms September 3, 2019

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Preventing School Districts From Arming Teachers and Establishing Statewide Regulations for Gun Buyback Programs July 31, 2019

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Banning Undectable Guns and Expanding Firearm Safe Storage Laws to Protect Children July 30, 2019

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Extending the Background Check Waiting Period and Banning Bump Stocks July 29, 2019

Governor Cuomo Signs Red Flag Gun Protection Bill February 25, 2019

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New York's Strongest in the Nation Gun Laws

Gun Safety Measures Signed into Law in 2019

Governor Kathy Hochul