Crackdown on Ghost Guns: New York Moves to Block 3D-Printed Firearms

The assassination of a major insurance executive using a 3D-printed firearm has sparked renewed urgency around regulating untraceable 'ghost guns' that circumvent background checks. This matters because homemade firearms not only enable high-profile crimes but are also linked to elevated suicide rates, though their proliferation remains difficult to control given the low cost and accessibility of 3D printers and digital gun designs.