Gov. Cuomo: New York SAFE Act got it right on gun control (VIDEO)

By Chris Eger

In response to the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas, Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he believed that upping gun regulations four years ago in New York was right and has saved lives.
Speaking to reporters during a Manhattan news conference on Tuesday, Cuomo, who in 2013 signed the sweeping New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act into law, argued the time is right to talk about gun control.
“Yeah, look, I think it is ludicrous for the White House to say now is not the time to talk about it,” said Cuomo.
“Sandy Hook was the time to talk about it. Columbine was the time to talk about it. Fort Hood was the time to talk about it.”
The Democrat, who has managed to keep the often controversial SAFE Act largely intact in the face of protests, legislative efforts from Empire State Republicans and legal challenges, went on to say a “lack of leadership” and “lack of action” has kept other gun control measures elsewhere from taking hold.
“An automatic assault rifle is an unnecessary danger because in the wrong hands it can do too much damage,” he said, pointing to the 1934 National Firearms Act that required background checks, a hefty tax, and

Source: Guns.com