POUGHKEEPSIE – The Democratic caucus of the Dutchess County Legislature, Monday night, introduced a gun warning resolution during the monthly board meeting, calling for warning signs to be posted anywhere a gun can be bought in the county.
Lawmakers asked for bipartisan support to be voted on at the July session.
The sign at any site where firearms sales or transfers are conducted in the county would read: “WARNING: Access to a firearm in the home significantly increases the risk of suicide, death during domestic violence disputes, and the unintentional death of children, household members, or others. If you or a loved one is experiencing distress and/or depression, call the hotline or visit the website.”
“We will not sit idly by and do nothing regarding gun violence,” said Minority Leader Yvette Valdes Smith.
Assistant Minority Leader Barrington Atkins said, “Gun violence has ravaged the City of Poughkeepsie. This ordinance is to keep our public safe as gun violence is a public safety issue.”
