April 1, 2013

GOV. MALLOY STATEMENT ON LETTER FROM NEWTOWN FAMILIES

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement today regarding the letter from Newtown families to state legislators:

"I have been clear for weeks that a ban on the possession and sale of high capacity magazines is an important part of our effort to prevent gun violence - simply banning their sale moving forward would not be an effective solution. This morning, we heard from victims' families on that very point. They've asked for an up or down vote on that provision and, whether it's in the larger bill or as an amendment, the families, and every resident of our state, deserve a vote. We know this is an issue that has bipartisan support, including from Senate Minority Leader John McKinney. We cannot lose sight of our ultimate goal - improving public safety for all of our residents, including our children."

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For Immediate Release: April 1, 2013

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