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Ghost Guns Rise as Shootings Fall | New York City News
Ghost guns are on the rise in New York City, with NYPD seizing 199 this year—up from 168 last year and far below 2024’s 304. These untraceable weapons, assembled from online parts or 3D-printed components, surged from just 10 in 2020 to 293 in 2025. Meanwhile, city officials tout record-low shootings—down 21% in July and 6% year-to-date—with 30 fewer victims than last year. Legislative efforts are underway: Manhattan DA requested gun-part-blocking software from a Chinese printer firm, and Governor Hochul pushed for statewide 3D printer mandates plus harsher penalties for sharing digital…
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