Mom's Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.

This weekend was a big deal for countless New Yorkers like you and me. That's because a Red Flag law initially signed in February by Governor Cuomo finally took effect this past Saturday.

This law will save lives from gun violence in New York. It is designed to help law enforcement, concerned family members and school officials intervene quickly in dangerous situations. Far too many times, we've read stories that a shooter exhibited warning signs before committing acts of gun violence. Far too many times, there were moments where tragedies could've been prevented if there was a way for family members or law enforcement to intervene.

Thanks for all you do,An "Extreme Risk Protection Order" will do just that. It enables family or household members, police officers, or school administrators to ask the courts to temporarily restrict a person's access to guns when a person presents a risk to themselves or others. I fought hard for this victory along with other Moms Demand Action volunteers – and on Saturday our hard work paid off.

June Rubin
Co-Local Group Lead, New York City
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America