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NY Governor Proposes Stricter Ghost Gun Regulations

1/8/2026

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans to tighten ghost gun regulations as the legislative session begins.
The proposed bill would require all 3D printers sold in New York to include software preventing ghost guns.
It would impose criminal penalties for selling or distributing digital instructions for 3D-printed firearms.
Hochul also aims to require gun manufacturers to prevent easy modifications into automatic weapons.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans to tighten ghost gun regulations as the legislative session begins.
The proposed bill would require all 3D printers sold in New York to include software preventing ghost guns.
It would impose criminal penalties for selling or distributing digital instructions for 3D-printed firearms.
Hochul also aims to require gun manufacturers to prevent easy modifications into automatic weapons.