Tuesday, July 31, 2018

NY: Cease & Desist Letter Issued to Block Distribution of 3D Gun Plans

Cuomo Responds After Trump Administration Lifts Ban

Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced a series of actions to prevent the distribution of dangerous 3D gun plans that allow individuals to cheaply create functioning and untraceable firearms, including weapons that are illegal in New York State. First, the Governor issued a cease and desist letter to Defense Distributed to block the distribution of plans for 3D guns in New York State after the Trump administration allowed unchecked distribution of the plans. Second, the Governor directed State Police to issue a notice reminding New Yorkers that manufacturing assault weapons—including with 3D printers—is illegal in New York. Third, the Governor announced the he would pursue legislation to bolster the state's nation-leading gun safety laws and outlaw private production of all 3D and so-called ghost guns that are untraceable and invisible to metal detectors.

"While the Trump administration tries to put more guns in the hands of criminals and dangerous individuals, New York is taking action to uphold our laws and keep our communities safe," Governor Cuomo said. "As the nation rises up and calls for action against gun violence, it is absurd and frightening that the federal government wants to make accessing an automatic weapon as easy as hitting print. New York is proud to have the strongest gun safety laws in the nation, and we won't let this federal government take us backwards."

Click here for the full announcement. 

Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo 

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