New York governor vows action against Cody Wilson's 3D‑printed gun circumvention tool

Cody Wilson, the inventor of the first 3‑D printed handgun, unveiled a new software tool last week that is designed to bypass a New York law banning the production of firearms with 3‑D printers. The announcement, which included a taunt directed at Governor Kathy Hochul, sparked immediate backlash from state officials. Hochul responded in an episode of the podcast *Decoder*, stating that she would not allow the tool to undermine New York’s gun‑control legislation. She emphasized that the law explicitly prohibits the creation of 3‑D printed guns within the state and that she would take steps to enforce it.

The governor’s remarks came as part of a broader effort to tighten enforcement of the 2023 New York law, which was enacted in response to the proliferation of homemade firearms. Hochul noted that she could not always be at the forefront of every attempt to circumvent the law, but she assured residents that the state would pursue legal and regulatory measures to prevent the use of the new tool. She also warned Wilson that the state would “get ahead of him” and that any attempt to facilitate illegal gun manufacturing would be met with swift action.

The incident highlights the ongoing tension between technology developers and lawmakers over the regulation of 3‑D printed weapons. While Wilson’s tool represents a new frontier in illicit firearms production, the state’s response underscores a commitment to enforcing existing gun‑control statutes. As the debate continues, New York remains poised to take further steps to close loopholes and protect public safety.