New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled plans to further tighten gun control laws in the state, targeting 3D-printed guns and ghost firearms by law enforcement officials as a major concern. The proposed legislation aims to make all 3D printers sold in New York come equipped with software that blocks the creation of ghost guns and their components, effectively stifling the production of these unregulated firearms.
Hochul emphasized the need for stricter regulations, warning against "do-it-yourself gun traffickers" who exploit loopholes to manufacture unsanctioned firearm factories from home. The governor stressed the importance of safeguarding public safety and combating gun violence.
New York has already been recognized as a leader in gun control measures, with its strictest laws in the country and among the lowest levels of gun violence. However, lawmakers have expressed concerns that ghost guns pose a significant threat to public safety. According to police data, 3D-printed guns are increasingly being used in shootings, with over 25,000 guns seized by the NYPD during the last administration.
The proposed bill would establish minimum safety standards for 3D printer manufacturers and create penalties for possessing or distributing digital instructions for manufacturing ghost guns. Additionally, Hochul aims to introduce new requirements on gun manufacturers to design pistols that cannot be easily modified into automatic weapons using external devices.
Law enforcement officials have welcomed the proposal, with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg hailing it as a significant step towards combating the proliferation of "real killing machines" like 3D-printed guns. Hochul plans to provide more details on her proposals in her upcoming State of the State address.
Hochul emphasized the need for stricter regulations, warning against "do-it-yourself gun traffickers" who exploit loopholes to manufacture unsanctioned firearm factories from home. The governor stressed the importance of safeguarding public safety and combating gun violence.
New York has already been recognized as a leader in gun control measures, with its strictest laws in the country and among the lowest levels of gun violence. However, lawmakers have expressed concerns that ghost guns pose a significant threat to public safety. According to police data, 3D-printed guns are increasingly being used in shootings, with over 25,000 guns seized by the NYPD during the last administration.
The proposed bill would establish minimum safety standards for 3D printer manufacturers and create penalties for possessing or distributing digital instructions for manufacturing ghost guns. Additionally, Hochul aims to introduce new requirements on gun manufacturers to design pistols that cannot be easily modified into automatic weapons using external devices.
Law enforcement officials have welcomed the proposal, with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg hailing it as a significant step towards combating the proliferation of "real killing machines" like 3D-printed guns. Hochul plans to provide more details on her proposals in her upcoming State of the State address.
about this new proposal from governor hochul! she's literally taking steps towards making ny the sickest place when it comes to gun control i mean ghost guns are straight up terrifying and we need to do everything in our power to stop them from falling into the wrong hands +3d printers with built-in safety features would be a major win for public safety, imo 
they gotta do somethin about these ghost guns tho, its getting outta control 
people cant just be printin them at home and expect nothin happens 
its like a big ol' safety risk 
and yeah idk how many more lives need to be lost before somethin changes 
Hochul seems like she's on the right track tho, at least she's tryna take action 
. Can't just let anyone whip up their own firearm at home and risk innocent lives. It's crazy how many shootings there've been with 3D-printed guns involved... it's like, what's the point of even having gun control laws if people can just bypass them? 
I'm good with Hochul's plan to make all those new-fangled 3D printers come equipped with software that blocks ghost gun creation. That's a solid move in my book 
I mean, those ghost firearms are super sketchy and we need to do something about it ASAP! 
The fact that 3D-printed guns are being used in shootings is just terrifying... like what if they fall into the wrong hands?! 
I've seen those videos of people trying to make their own ghost guns at home and it's just not cool... or safe. And can we talk about how New York is already like a leader in gun control measures?! 
We need more states to follow their lead!
The fact that 25k guns have been seized already by the NYPD says a lot about how big of a problem this is. And let's be real, it's not like these DIY gun traffickers are doing anyone any favors either. They're just making it easier for some people to get their hands on illegal firearms. 
what's next, people just gonna start printin their own ammo too? gotta give credit to Hochul tho, she's tryin hard to keep us safe. but i wonder if this is just gonna push it further underground, like the black market or somethin? and what about all the ppl who can't afford these new safety features for their 3d printers? its a good problem to have, i guess
But seriously, I get where Hochul is coming from - public safety first! 
. I mean, I get where they're coming from - gun control is super important and all that jazz 
. But if you make all 3D printers come with software that blocks ghost gun creation, it's like you're gonna stifle innovation or something 
. What about people who just wanna print some phone cases or a custom vase? Do they really need to be worried about being flagged by the government? 
I don't know, man...