ALBANY, NY – Photo: Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new package of measures aimed at further strengthening New York’s nationally leading gun laws, with a particular focus on 3D‑printed and other illegal firearms. The proposals introduce criminal penalties for producing 3D‑printed guns and direct 3D‑printer manufacturers to adopt minimum safety standards that prevent their devices from being used to create weapons or weapon components.
The plan also requires gun makers to design pistols that cannot be easily converted into illegal machine guns. In addition, all police departments and sheriffs’ offices would be obligated to report every recovered 3D‑printed firearm to the state.
“Public safety is my top priority. When I took office, I made a promise to New Yorkers to attack the gun violence epidemic head-on, and as gun technology continues to evolve, so do our strongest-in-the-nation gun laws”, Governor Hochul said. “From the iron pipeline to the plastic pipeline, these proposals will keep illegal ghost guns off of New York streets, and enhance measures to track and block the production of dangerous and illegal firearms in our state. I remain committed to continuing the progress we saw in 2025 to reduce gun violence in New York and ensuring our laws remain the strongest and safest in the nation”.
“Homicides and shootings continue to decline across Manhattan because of our comprehensive approach to gun violence rooted in precision prosecution and prevention alongside the NYPD and crucial investments in public safety from the Governor. Yet as technology evolves, so does the widening threat of 3D-printed firearms, which requires decisive action”, stated New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg noting that “these measures will reduce crime and strengthen public safety for all New Yorkers”.
