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Hudson Valley gun advocates say Cuomo's proposal won't prevent future tragedies

From left; Jamal Allen, 31, of Chappaqua; Phil

Photo credit: Elizabeth Daza | From left; Jamal Allen, 31, of Chappaqua; Phil McGovern, 54, of Croton-on-Hudson; and Liz Donoghue, 19, of Yonkers, talk about their views on gun control after Gov. Cuomo expressed his goals to change gun laws during the State of the Sate. (Jan. 9, 2013)

Although some Hudson Valley residents lauded Gov. Andrew Cuomo's call for tough gun laws Wednesday, gun rights advocates said they feared the proposals showed a rush to implement legislation based on emotion.

Cuomo, who was unusually animated and passionate while delivering his State of the State speech, said he wants New York to set an example for the rest of the country with tough gun control...

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