Pelosi attends the signing of New York's New York Red Flag Firearms Bill

Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy Patricia's Alesandro PelosiJeh Johnson: Military Must Better 'Eradicate' Extremists Less Major Reimbursements Amplify Calls to Restore Key Tax Deductions Rosie O'Donnell said she was "hearing at 100 % »An audiobook from the Mueller PLUS report (D-Calif.) Joined on Monday New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D), who enacted a law that will give the authorities an increased ability to confiscate firearms from people considered dangerous.

Pelosi and gun control activists have joined Cuomo in New York for the signing of the state's new "Red Flag Bill". Pelosi stressed the need to strengthen gun laws throughout the country and argued that armed violence poses a serious threat to the country.

The law, which comes into effect in 180 days, allows family members, school officials or law enforcement to apply for a court order to confiscate firearms from an individual "extreme risk" for himself or for others.

"We empower teachers not by giving them weapons as the president wants – but by arming them and giving them the means to enforce the law." For example, when a teacher or a family member notices that There is a problem, it can address a judge evaluation, "Cuomo said in a statement. "The Red Flag Bill will save lives and will not infringe anyone's rights, and that's common sense."

The red flag bill now has the force of law.

Thank you @SpeakerPelosi to join me today to sign this law that saves lives.

The Red Flag bill will save lives by empowering teachers to do something when they believe something bad is going to happen. pic.twitter.com/s3aBKze3kK

– Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) February 25, 2019

The law was passed by the state legislature in January as a result of an online vote that received no support from Republicans.

Pelosi called the law "daring and far-reaching" and called on state and federal lawmakers to collaborate in efforts to reduce gun violence.

The President cited armed violence as a matter of concern for the House to democracy.

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