New York moves to regulate 3D printers to stop ghost gun production

New York officials announced a targeted crackdown on 3D printers. The initiative seeks to curb the rise of untraceable ghost guns. Proposed regulations would require registration of certain printer models. Law enforcement hopes the measures will limit illicit weapon manufacturing. Stakeholders expressed concerns about impacts on hobbyists. A public comment period is set to gather feedback. The city plans to roll out the rules later this year. Monitoring compliance will be a priority for authorities.