Murder Rate Continues Plummet; NY Governor Signs 3D Printer, Glock Bans

About this episode

The episode discusses a record drop in murder rates and New York's new restrictions on 3D printers for gun parts.

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover a new analysis of violent crime data that appears to show a further record drop in murder. We also discuss New York Governor Kathy Hochul's signing of a novel restriction on 3D printers aimed at preventing them from being used to create gun parts. Stories: - https://thereload.com/report-america-on-track-for-lowest-murder-rate-ever/ - https://thereload.com/new-york-bans-digital-gun-files-aims-at-3d-printers-capable-of-using-them/ - https://thereload.com/eighth-circuit-dismisses-challenge-to-minnesota-gun-carry-reciprocity-restrictions/ - https://thereload.com/analysis-where-is-dojs-gun-rights-restoration-plan-member-exclusive/ - https://www.virginiascope.com/virginia-state-police-to-start-background-checks-on-private-gun-sales-again/

People in this episode

Host: Stephen Gutowski

Guest: Jake Fogleman

Topics covered

• violent crime
• murder rate
• 3D printing
• gun control
• New York legislation

Keywords

• murder rate
• violent crime
• 3D printer ban
• gun control
• Kathy Hochul

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Reload, Virginia State Police

Places: New York

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