New York Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing for stricter regulations on 3D printers and ghost guns as a new legislative session begins in Albany. The proposed bill would require all 3D printers sold in the state to be equipped with software that prevents the creation of ghost guns and their components.
Hochul expressed her determination to crack down on what she described as "do-it-yourself gun traffickers" who convert their homes into unsanctioned firearm factories. The measure would impose criminal penalties on those selling, distributing, or possessing digital instructions for manufacturing 3D-printed firearms.
New York has some of the toughest gun control laws in the country and one of the lowest rates of gun violence, but ghost guns remain a growing concern for law enforcement officials. According to the NYPD, hundreds of 3D-printed guns are seized every year, with over 25,000 recovered during Mayor Eric Adams' administration.
The proposed bill would establish minimum safety standards for 3D printer manufacturers, requiring them to include technology that blocks the creation of firearms and component parts. It would also make it a crime to possess or distribute online instructions for making ghost guns.
Hochul's plan includes separate provisions aimed at gun manufacturers, including requirements for pistols that can't be easily modified into automatic weapons using external devices like Glock switches. The governor will provide more details on her proposals during her State of the State address next week.
The bill has been praised by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who described ghost guns as "real killing machines" that would become easier to track and hold accountable if the measure passes.
Hochul expressed her determination to crack down on what she described as "do-it-yourself gun traffickers" who convert their homes into unsanctioned firearm factories. The measure would impose criminal penalties on those selling, distributing, or possessing digital instructions for manufacturing 3D-printed firearms.
New York has some of the toughest gun control laws in the country and one of the lowest rates of gun violence, but ghost guns remain a growing concern for law enforcement officials. According to the NYPD, hundreds of 3D-printed guns are seized every year, with over 25,000 recovered during Mayor Eric Adams' administration.
The proposed bill would establish minimum safety standards for 3D printer manufacturers, requiring them to include technology that blocks the creation of firearms and component parts. It would also make it a crime to possess or distribute online instructions for making ghost guns.
Hochul's plan includes separate provisions aimed at gun manufacturers, including requirements for pistols that can't be easily modified into automatic weapons using external devices like Glock switches. The governor will provide more details on her proposals during her State of the State address next week.
The bill has been praised by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who described ghost guns as "real killing machines" that would become easier to track and hold accountable if the measure passes.
. It's crazy that people are making their own guns at home, it's like a bad movie script 
. I feel safe knowing that New York is taking action to prevent this stuff from happening. Those 3D printers should be able to track who's trying to make ghost guns, it's just common sense 
. And yeah, it's good that Manhattan DA Bragg is on board with this, he's all about keeping the streets safe 
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️! On one hand, they're amazing for creating prosthetics & helping people with disabilities, but on the other hand, we gotta protect ourselves from these ghost gun manufacturers who are just printing out unregulated firearms 
. I think Governor Hochul is totally on the right track with this new bill 
! It's like, if you're gonna use 3D printing technology to create something, it should be used for good, not evil 
. And let's be real, NYC already has some of the toughest gun laws in the country, so I'm all for adding more safety standards 
. The fact that hundreds of ghost guns are being seized every year is just crazy 
! We need to stay vigilant & protect ourselves & our communities 
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. Like, I get it, ghost guns are a thing and all, but do we really need to take away the right to DIY? It's not like people are just gonna start buildin' their own AK-47s in their basements, lol. But hey, if Kathy Hochul says so, I'm sure it's for our own good 
. And yeah, I'm glad Alvin Bragg is on board with this plan, 'cause those ghost guns are straight up deadly 
. It's just...I don't know, I feel like we're just losin' a bit of freedom here... 
in usa 3d printer ghost gun laws r getting stricter!! 
NY gov kathy hochul wants 2 crack down on those making ghost guns at home it's like, who makes these things?? 
anyway i guess its good 2 hear dat manhattan daa da alvin bragg is all for it he called them "real killing machines" 
btw u can read more about it here: 
I remember when I was a kid, we used to play with Legos, not build guns! 
. I mean, yeah, we should be concerned about gun safety and all, but these ghost guns are like, super rare, right? And what's with the whole DIY gun thing? It's not like people are just printing out guns in their homes left and right... or are they? 
I know it sounds paranoid, but it's still a bit unsettling to think about these unsanctioned firearm factories popping up all over the place. And what's with the software thingy that Hochul wants to put on 3D printers? Is it really gonna make a difference or is this just another way for politicians to be like "see, we're doing something about gun control"? 
. I mean, think about it - 3D printer regulations could actually help prevent those super creepy ghost guns from falling into the wrong hands 
. Plus, it's cool that Hochul is targeting those "do-it-yourself gun traffickers" - like, let's get real, ghost guns are no joke 
. But what really gets me is the part about gun manufacturers having to include tech to block firearms... that's just so on point 
. I'm all for safety standards for 3D printer manufacturers 
. It's time to make those gun makers accountable 
... no kidding! 
. A more effective approach might involve education and awareness campaigns to discourage the creation and possession of ghost guns 
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like, hundreds of them get seized every year 
but what about 2nd Amendment rights, tho? 
guess it's only a matter of time before they're like "honey, you need a license for that stapler too" 
at least we can still make our own silly little trinkets without some bureaucrat breathing down our necks 
! those 3d printed ghost guns are just too scary 
. and yeah, new york has some of the toughest laws already, but this would be taking it to the next level 
. i'm all for making 3d printer manufacturers have to include safety features that prevent the creation of firearms 
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