Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua County) today sent a letter to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, State Police Superintendent Joseph A. D'Amico, and Division of Criminal Justice Executive Deputy Commissioner Michael C. Green requesting the agencies host a public forum on the NY SAFE Act in Chautauqua County. The public forums, which the two agencies began hosting last week, are meant as a way for State Police personnel to distribute information about the new law to residents.

“This new law has the potential to make a million New Yorkers into felons should they fail to properly comply with its restrictions and regulations,” said Goodell. “Chautauqua County is home to thousands of law-abiding outdoorsmen and firearms enthusiasts. It is only right that we ensure our residents are fully informed of the pending regulations and restrictions. Failure to comply with these new regulations could present a long-lasting negative impact on our residents, and we have a duty to inform the public.”

“While I continue to have concerns about the process by which this law was passed, it is my hope that the law will be amended to properly respect the rights of law-abiding gun owners, while expanding background checks and mental health services to prevent a repeat of the recent tragedies,” concluded Goodell.