It’s probably not as easy as you think by regular means (i.e. purchasing vs outright stealing), but the barrier to entry for legal ownership is decidedly lower than that of other developed nations.

I would wager though that the provisions in this bill will have significantly less effect than say, a law that penalizes gun owners for unsecured firearms that are either acquired by or used in the commission of a crime.

The only purpose of including this in the budget is for the legislators and sponsors of this line item can say they did something without actually having to do anything.

The problem with Hochul’s (among others) arguments is that they are legally ambiguous and technically unsound. We need to ensure we are systematically dismantling their talking points as loudly as possible and in the simplest terms. Take a look at some of these gems:

Keeping New Yorkers Safe: Governor Hochul Highlights Growing Support for Nation-Leading Proposals to Crack Down on DIY Machine Guns and 3D-Printed Guns

Why not both?

I fully expect the government to pull this shit, but I’ll parent my kids not to tolerate it.

Right? This isn’t a question of if, more like how often