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Hochul Reiterates Legislative Proposals on Ghost Gun Crackdown

Governor Hochul aims to curb 3D-printed ghost guns by banning digital design file sales and requiring safety tech in printers, partnering with 11 states to reduce gun violence.

  • On Tuesday, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul joined law enforcement officials to push new legislation targeting 3D-printed ghost guns and conversion devices, addressing what officials call the 'plastic pipeline' of untraceable firearms.
  • Federal data shows more than 11,000 conversion devices were recovered nationwide between 2019 and 2023, with devices known as Glock switches capable of turning handguns into automatic weapons firing up to 1,200 rounds per minute.
  • The proposed legislation would criminalize the manufacture of 3D-printed firearms and distribution of digital code, while requiring 3D printers sold in New York to include technology blocking firearm component production.
  • Supporting these measures, Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon stated that clear, enforceable laws provide prosecutors with critical tools to address rapidly evolving firearm technology and keep pace with emerging threats.
  • While New York State has partnered with 11 other states to combat homemade machine guns, Hochul criticized the lack of federal leadership, stating that until national laws improve, states must take charge to protect residents.
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