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fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

New Second Amendment:' How the NYPD, Manhattan DA are fighting radical online ghost gun manufacturers | amNewYork

In just three years, the ability for any New Yorker to produce a killing device in their own home has grown exponentially. In 2022, police said the lower receiver of a handgun could be made using most 3D-printers, leaving would-be gun manufacturers only to have to order the additional parts. Now, in 2025, about 96% of a firearm can be made in any home, leaving only screws and springs to be added to make it operable.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Newark man charged with misdemeanors after shooting in RV

Local resident charged with possessing ghost gun and methamphetamine after police investigation related to a shooting incident.
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fromTheregister
1 month ago
US politics

3D printing site bans guns designs, hobbyists undeterred

Thingiverse has agreed to remove downloadable gun designs following a request from the Manhattan District Attorney, but other sites will continue to offer such designs.
fromWIRED
3 months ago
NYC politics

Why 3D-Printing an Untraceable Ghost Gun Is Easier Than Ever

WIRED demonstrates how 3D-printed guns pose legal and ethical challenges through their recent production of a firearm related to a high-profile crime.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Ghost guns may make a comeback, despite a Supreme Court ruling

The legal battle over ghost guns continues despite the Supreme Court upholding regulations requiring background checks and serial numbers.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Print and shoot: How 3D-printed guns are spreading online

3D-printed guns are increasingly becoming popular among criminals due to their untraceability and ease of access.
fromShore News Network
3 months ago

Queens brothers plead guilty to weapons and bomb charges after explosives found in Astoria apartment

Two brothers pled guilty to multiple weapons charges related to a stockpile of explosives and untraceable firearms in Queens.
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