Sentences with phrase «firearms out of the hands of criminals»

«As a former police officer, I want nothing more than to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals and people with mental illness who could put themselves or others at risk,» Montesano said.

Her position on guns has always been based on protecting the rights of sports hunters while keeping firearms out of the hands of criminals.

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She said it would be premature to comment on the just - introduced bill but did defend Governor Cuomo's SAFE Act, saying it has worked to keep guns out of the hands of people with prior violent criminal convictions and others who may not be fit to handle firearms responsibly, such as some living with mental illness.