Governor Cuomo has announced a series of actions to prevent the distribution of 3D Gun plans in New York. The plastic guns are cheap to create and are basically untraceable. The Governor issued a cease and desist letter to an organization called, Defense Distributed, to block the distribution of the plans. The Governor also directed State Police to issue a notice reminding New Yorkers that manufacturing assault weapons—including with 3D printers—is illegal in New York. The Governor will pursue legislation to outlaw private production of all 3D and so-called ghost guns that are untraceable and invisible to metal detectors.
Governor Cuomo also directed State Police Superintendent George P. Beach II to issue a reminder to New Yorkers that it is illegal in New York for a person who is not a licensed gunsmith to manufacture assault weapons, including with 3D printers. Additionally, the possession of an assault weapon is a separate felony under New York State Law. Even a valid pistol permit does not authorize an individual to possess a 3D-printed pistol or revolver, since there is no guarantee that a 3D-printed pistol or revolver can be registered on a pistol license
