New York's FY2027 budget, signed May 27, 2026 (S.9005C), enacts first-in-the-nation 3D-printer gun-blocking standards, criminalizes distribution of 3D-printed firearm blueprints, and requires pistols be designed so they cannot easily be converted into machine guns. Critics call the pistol provision a convertible-pistol ban.
Legislation
Who: 3D printer owners and manufacturers, ghost gun producers, law enforcement, and the Division of Criminal Justice Services●Reviewed Jun 4, 2026
Senate Bill 4757 would establish the Operation SNUG program within the Division of Criminal Justice Services, providing grant awards to community organizations working to reduce, prevent, or respond to gun violence. The bill has cleared committee and been reported to Finance.
Legislation
Who: Community-based violence intervention organizations, the Division of Criminal Justice Services, and communities affected by gun violence●Reviewed Mar 18, 2026
Senate Bill 4470 would require training for police officers on discharging firearms at moving vehicles and mandate the Municipal Police Training Council to develop written policies on this use of force. The bill passed the New York Senate on March 10, 2026, by a vote of 57-4.
Legislation
Who: All police officers in New York, the Municipal Police Training Council, and police departments statewide●Reviewed Mar 18, 2026
Senate Bill 6121 would require the preparation and distribution of written materials on child access prevention and safe firearm storage to students and parents at the beginning of each school semester, starting July 1, 2026.
Legislation
Who: School administrators, parents and guardians of school-age children, and firearm-owning households with children in New York schools●Reviewed Mar 18, 2026
The Safer Weapons, Safer Homes Act would direct the Division of Criminal Justice Services to study the technological viability of personalized firearms — guns that can only be fired by an authorized user. Both chambers have amended their versions, signaling active negotiations.
Legislation
Who: The Division of Criminal Justice Services, firearms manufacturers, researchers, and the broader firearms policy community●Reviewed Mar 18, 2026
Assembly Bill 7983 would prohibit the purchase of ammunition by any person who has failed a background check, is prohibited from purchasing firearms under federal law, or is subject to a temporary or extreme risk protection order (ERPO). The bill has advanced to third reading in the Assembly.
Legislation
Who: Ammunition retailers, persons subject to ERPOs or orders of protection, and any person who has failed a NICS background check●Reviewed Mar 18, 2026
Francesco's Law would expand New York's safe storage requirements, establishing violations for failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or prohibited person, and directing the Office of Gun Violence Prevention to collect data on child injuries and deaths from unsecured firearms.
Legislation
Who: All firearm owners in New York who live with or have contact with minors or prohibited persons, and the Office of Gun Violence Prevention●Reviewed Mar 19, 2026
Senate Bill 362 would establish a 10-day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm in New York. The bill has advanced to third reading in the Senate — one step from a floor vote.
Legislation
Who: All firearm purchasers in New York, licensed firearms dealers, and persons seeking to acquire handguns, rifles, or shotguns●Reviewed Mar 18, 2026
Governor Hochul announced five proposals in January 2026 to restrict 3D-printed firearms in New York, targeting printer safety standards, digital printing files, and machine-gun conversion.
Legislation
Who: 3D printer manufacturers, retailers, and users; firearms manufacturers; law enforcement agencies in New York●Reviewed Jun 4, 2026
The ATF's January 2026 interim final rule narrows the definition of "unlawful user" for firearms eligibility, but regular marijuana users in New York remain federally prohibited.
Regulatory Updates
Who: All New York firearms owners and license applicants who use controlled substances, including cannabis●Reviewed Mar 13, 2026
Senate Bill S.4277, the "50 Caliber Threat Reduction Act," would prohibit the possession of .50 caliber and larger firearms in New York and establish a buyback program for current owners.
Legislation
Who: All owners and prospective purchasers of .50 caliber firearms in New York●Reviewed Mar 15, 2026
Senate Bill S.362 would establish a mandatory 10-business-day waiting period before any firearm may be delivered to a purchaser in New York. The bill passed the Senate in June 2025 and has been reintroduced in the 2025-2026 session.
Legislation
Who: All prospective firearm purchasers and licensed dealers in New York●Reviewed Apr 28, 2026