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Hochul seeks stricter rules on gun sales after federal changes
New York will step up dealer inspections, expand an illegal-guns task force and seek stricter sales rules after more than 30 federal regulations were rolled back.
- On Thursday, Governor Hochul announced new gun safety measures to counter Trump Administration rollbacks of federal firearms regulations, including increased New York State Police inspections of firearms dealers linked to crimes.
- The governor's response follows The ATF's decision to roll back more than 30 federal firearms regulations earlier this year, which the agency stated aims to reduce burdens on law-abiding gun owners and dealers.
- Hochul plans to introduce legislation requiring in-person firearm sales and tightening background check requirements to match stricter ammunition rules, with dealers required to receive affirmative approval before completing sales.
- The governor criticized the federal rollbacks, saying they "make it easier for dangerous individuals to obtain firearms," and argued New York State must "blunt their efforts" to protect public safety.
- These proposals will likely face challenges from Republicans and Second Amendment groups who argue existing laws haven't prevented violence, while Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has defended law-abiding gun owners' constitutional rights.
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