Published 2 years ago

Hochul targets toy guns in bid to reduce New York crime

Summary by Ground News

Legislation S.687/A.3998 bans imitation weapons unless they are brightly colored or completely constructed of translucent materials. The bill is intended to make it easier for law enforcement to identify a toy gun as fake.Certain imitation weapons are already prohibited by New York City; however, the new law will create consistency throughout the state.

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New York Post

Newly-signed NY law says toy weapons must be white, bright colors, or ‘translucent’

“Restricting these realistic-looking devices will ensure misleading and potentially dangerous devices are off our streets, keeping kids, law enforcement and all New Yorkers safe,” Hochu…

2 years ago·New York, United States

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STL News

New York Governor Signs Gun Safety Legislation

Governor Hochul Signs Gun Safety Legislation Strengthening Bans on Realistic-looking Imitation Weapons Used to Commit Crimes Legislation S.687/A.3998 Bans Imit

2 years ago

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Jewish Press

New York Tightens Laws on Toy Guns

The law strengthens existing restrictions on imitation weapons by clarifying that permissible imitation weapons must be easily identifiable.

2 years ago

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WRGB

Governor Hochul toughens laws on toy gun ban, signing new legislation

Governor Hochul has signed new legislation, toughening restrictions on "imitation weapons".

2 years ago

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Fox News

Hochul targets toy guns in bid to reduce New York crime

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law requiring toy guns in the state be painted with bright colors or be transparent in a bid to cut down on crime.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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