2022 Governor's State of the State speeches: on Gun Control

Ned Lamont: You can't be tough on crime if you are weak on guns!

We have more damn guns on the streets than ever before. Get these illegal guns out of our communities--let our kids be kids! Our budget calls on our commissioner of public safety to create a special illegal gun unit, working with our neighboring states, to track down those big gun traffickers. You can't be tough on crime if you are weak on guns! Source: 2022 State of the State Address to Connecticut legislature Feb 9, 2022

Mike Parson: Fight violent crime but protect Second Amendment rights

This year, we must take a renewed look at public safety and how best to fight violent crime. We must continue to support our law enforcement professionals who put their lives on the line to protect our families. We can do this by ensuring consistent requirements and appropriate penalties to hold violent criminals accountable. While also protecting Missourian's second amendment rights, just as our administration has always done. Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Missouri legislature Jan 19, 2022

Kristi Noem: Won't cost you a penny to exercise 2d amendment rights

Let's also eliminate all fees for concealed carry permits in the state. We will pay the costs for federal background checks, as well. It will not cost you a penny to exercise your Second Amendment rights in South Dakota. Three years ago, Constitutional Carry was the very first bill that I signed as Governor. We guaranteed the right of our people to keep and bear arms. Together, we will continue to defend this key constitutional liberty. Source: 2022 State of the State Address to South Dakota legislature Jan 11, 2022

Kathy Hochul: Double down on strategies to combat gun violence

We will double down on practical, proven law enforcement strategies to combat gun violence. Working with Mayor Adams and the Lieutenant Governor we will form a new consortium between the New York State Police, the NYPD and other law enforcement agencies, including neighboring states to trace guns used in crimes and stop the flow of guns into our State. We will triple the resources for both our gun-tracing efforts as well as for successful community-based programs. Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the New York legislature Jan 5, 2022

The above quotations are from 2022 Governor's State of the State speeches. Click here for definitions & background information on Gun Control. Click here for other issues (main summary page). Click here for more quotes by Phil Scott on Gun Control. Click here for more quotes by Kathy Hochul on Gun Control.
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