News from Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb
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For Release: IMMEDIATELY, January 15, 2013
Contact: Tracy O'Leary-Marsh (518) 455-5073
Statement From New York State Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I-Canandaigua) On Today's Passage Of Gun Legislation

"For an issue of this importance, and its impact on our Second Amendment rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution, the legislation that was passed today lacked sufficient public input and discussion to ensure that we provide meaningful protection for our children, families and communities.

Stakeholders from across the state - including law enforcement, school safety officials, firearms dealers, mental health professionals, business owners, criminal profilers, law abiding gun owners and the public at large - never had the opportunity to comment or make their voices heard regarding this critical issue.

That is why I could not support this legislation for the residents of New York State.

This discussion must not end here. It must continue with all parties coming to the table so we may hear their ideas on how to protect our children and families."