North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement in response to new gun legislation that Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed last week:

“I am proud of my record as a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and of working across the aisle to enact common-sense reforms that protect our children, our schools and our families from senseless gun violence,” said Congresswoman Stefanik.

“The legislation brought to the Floor today infringes on the constitutional right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms, with little to no effect on deterring criminals. I also stand with our law enforcement community in opposing the firearm legislation signed by Governor Cuomo and championed by Speaker Pelosi earlier this week, which effectively boxes out law enforcement and hands their authority directly over to the courts.”

“This misguided legislation infringes on the rights of responsible gun owners across the North Country and is yet another example of Governor Cuomo’s failed leadership in our state.”

Measures approved in February include the "red flag" bill, which would authorize removing guns from the home of a person who has been deemed a risk to themselves or to others.