New York Strengthens Gun Control Laws, Targets Rapid-Fire Modifiers

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed three new laws aimed at strengthening gun control measures in the state. These laws include a ban on pistol converters, which allow semi-automatic pistols to fire more rapidly, and require gun shops to provide clearer safety warnings to customers. Additionally, the legislation mandates that credit card companies use new merchant codes to monitor firearm purchases, enhancing the ability of law enforcement to track suspicious activity. Critics argue that these measures infringe on Second Amendment rights and target law-abiding gun owners rather than criminals. Hochul maintains that these actions are necessary to reduce gun violence, citing a significant decline in shootings in the state. The governor is also advocating for increased funding for anti-violence community programs in the upcoming budget.