Cuomo Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to Prevent “Tragedy Waiting to Happen” NEW YORK, NY (July 28, 2009) - Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced his office has sent cease-and-desist letters to over 100 companies demanding that they immediately stop selling imitation toy guns that are easily confused with real weapons in New York State. New York State law prohibits the sale of imitation guns without proper markings that distinguish them as toys. “Realistic toy guns are a tragedy waiting to happen,” said Attorney General Cuomo. “Every day, these imitation weapons put the lives of both law enforcement and civilians at risk. This is a public safety matter, plain and simple, and we will not permit these companies to profit by making our streets more dangerous.” According to the letters sent by Attorney General Cuomo today, the companies must immediately cease the sale of imitation or toy guns that do not have the requisite markings. The Attorney General also reserved the right t...