Governor Hochul calls lawmakers back to Albany for “extraordinary” session for gun safety

ALBANY, NY- It appears lawmakers will be soon called back to Albany, NY for what Governor Hochul refers will be an “extraordinary” session for gun safety.

Her office released a memo Friday, indicating the session will be aimed at passing new gun safety legislation in response to the latest U.S. Supreme Court decision – which now allows firearm owners in New York to carry and conceal legal pistols in public areas.

Before the decision was flipped, pistol permit holders needed to have their need to carry approved.

“The Supreme Court’s reckless and reprehensible decision to strike down New York’s century-old concealed carry law puts lives at risk here in New York,” Governor Hochul said.

“Since the decision was released, I have been working around the clock with our partners in the legislature to craft gun safety legislation in response to this ruling that will protect New Yorkers. My number one priority as Governor will always be to keep New Yorkers safe.”

The legislative meeting is aimed to begin Thursday, June 30.

Image courtesy via the office of New York Governor Kathy Hochul.