In a statement, Schneiderman said, “What’s right for one state is not right for all. After each tragedy we lament the loopholes in our federal gun law. It’s vital that we not create another one.”
“This legislation would risk the lives of our families and our law enforcement officers, while facilitating gun trafficking and promoting mass violence. Congress must swiftly reject it,” added the New York AG.
According to Schneiderman, their coalition represents more than 17 million Americans. Local enforcement officers across the country including NYPD, LAPD, and Law Enforcement Partnership are also against concealed carry reciprocity.
