FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TODAY: 4/28/09
Contact: Suzanne Redmond (315) 255-3045 |
| FINCH STANDS UP FOR NEW
YORK'S SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS |
Assemblyman Gary D. Finch (R,C,I - Springport) today
voted against a package of bills that would infringe on the
Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners and
dealers in New York.
Finch, who has repeatedly received an "A" grade from
the NRA based on his voting records and stance on issues,
said, "I take my
responsibility to protect the rights and welfare of New
Yorkers very seriously. Hunting is a favorite pastime of
many people in my district and I am loathe to think that we
could see their ability to hunt taken away because of
reckless, careless criminals. Those that illegally use
firearms must be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
That should be the focus of debate, not taking away sacred
constitutional rights."
The following are a few of the most detrimental bills
voted against by Finch:
(A.6468) Requires any Semi Automatic Pistol
Manufactured or Delivered to Any Licensed Dealer in New York
to be Capable of Micro stamping Ammunition. Finch voted
against this legislation because it is not economically
viable and has little potential to solve gun crimes. When
California enacted similar legislation, gun manufacturers
stopped shipping and selling firearms in that state.
(A.3211-A), Bans the Sale, Possession, or use of 50 or
Larger Caliber Weapons. Finch voted against this bill
because the legislation would infringe on New Yorkers'
Second Amendment rights and would hurt sportsman groups,
while doing little to make the state safer since few crimes
are committed with 50 caliber weapons.
(A.6157) Creates a New Definition of an "Assault
Weapon" and Requires Registration of Existing "Assault
Weapons" with the Ballistic Gun Databank. Finch voted
against this bill because it duplicates existing law, and
would ban many hunting rifles and shotguns that are
currently in use by sportsman and for home defense.
"The people of Central New York take their Second
Amendment rights very seriously," said Finch. "Law-abiding
citizens who are trained in the proper use of a firearm must
be able to defend their families against criminals. I am
here to do all that I can to prevent their rights from being
trampled upon."
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Mike Avella Jr.
Press Coordinator
NYS Assembly Minority
(518) 455-5981
F (518) 455-5057
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