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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PR- 321-11
September 7, 2011

STATEMENT OF MAYOR MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG ON FEDERAL COURT RULING UPHOLDING STATE LAW ON CONCEALED HANDGUNS

Attorney General Schneiderman Wins Case in Southern District of New York Today to Uphold New York State’s Restrictions on Concealed Handguns

“Today’s ruling affirms what the Supreme Court has already decided: governments at all levels can enact reasonable laws to keep the public safe by keeping guns out of the hands of dangerous people. Common-sense restrictions like the one the court upheld today do nothing to infringe on the rights of law-abiding Americans, but are essential to fighting gun crime on our streets. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman scored an important victory for New Yorkers in this case. We strongly supported his efforts by documenting for the court that the elimination of these reasonable restrictions would mean more danger on our streets. The tragic shootings we have seen in recent days underscore the responsibility we have to keep fighting to protect our police officers and citizens, which can be done while respecting the Second Amendment.”







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