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For the second installment of the “You Defend It Debate Series,” representatives from the largest organizations in New York advocating for and against stricter gun laws squared off in Old University Union.
The event, held Tuesday, was hosted by the Binghamton University Speech and Debate Team along with Defend It Inc., a local debate organization. Leah Barrett, the former executive director of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, and Tom King, the president of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, fielded questions from Rob Kilmer, the founder of Defend It Inc. and moderator for the event, as well as questions texted in by attendees.
Each participant addressed multiple topics including questions on specific laws in the state of New York, the prevention of funding toward gun violence research, gun trafficking, universal background checks and concealed carry.
Experts debate gun control in New York State
The event, held Tuesday, was hosted by the Binghamton University Speech and Debate Team along with Defend It Inc., a local debate organization. Leah Barrett, the former executive director of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, and Tom King, the president of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, fielded questions from Rob Kilmer, the founder of Defend It Inc. and moderator for the event, as well as questions texted in by attendees.
Each participant addressed multiple topics including questions on specific laws in the state of New York, the prevention of funding toward gun violence research, gun trafficking, universal background checks and concealed carry.
Experts debate gun control in New York State
