Some state lawmakers look ahead to additional gun control steps

ALBANY –Democrats newly in control of New York State government this year pushed for and then passed a host of gun control measures.And they have made it clear they aren't finished.

“I just think we need to have fewer of these guns that nobody uses for hunting and get them out of our houses and out of our lives," said Sen. Liz Krueger, a Manhattan Democrat.

As pressure grows on Washington to enact new gun control measures in response to continued deadly mass shootings in the nation, New York lawmakers already are discussing what new firearms restrictions could be pushed at the Capitol when they return for the next legislative session in January.

An election year for all state lawmakers – and with Democrats seeking to expand their power hold in the State Senate – 2020 could see legislation discussed on everything from bans on certain big caliber weapons to microstamping identification on ammunition to ending gun shows held in publicly owned places.