NY Democrat introduces bill to tweak state's new gun laws

While I do appreciate the fact that a New York Democrat assemblywoman believes that the state’s latest gun control measures were “hastily conceived” and have had lots of “unintended consequences,” my biggest problem with Marianne Buttenschon’s new bill is that it doesn’t go nearly far enough.

Buttenschon, who represents a district in central New York, says she’s hoping to clear up confusion over whether or not historical re-enactors and honor guards can use firearms; something that Gov. Kathy Hochul says is allowed but other lawmakers who voted to approve the measures say are now forbidden.

“To prohibit lawful gun owners and history enthusiasts from re-creating America’s most meaningful moments is thoughtless,” Buttenschon said.