Kathy Hochul on Gun Policy
Hochul's Gun Control Agenda Faces Backlash
Kathy Hochul's administration has been actively pushing for stricter gun control measures, particularly focusing on ghost guns and 3D-printed firearms. Despite her claims of a significant drop in gun violence, critics argue that her policies infringe on Second Amendment rights and are politically motivated. Coverage has often framed her initiatives as government overreach, with some commentators expressing skepticism about their effectiveness. Hochul's responses to recent Supreme Court decisions and her directives to increase inspections of gun dealers have further fueled criticism, positioning her as a polarizing figure in the ongoing gun policy debate.
See the 15 receipts behind this ↓The Receipts
On-the-record lines behind the coverage of Kathy Hochul on Gun Policy — each links to the exact moment in the audio.
“Kathy Hochul announced yesterday up in New York that she is now directing the New York State Police to, quote, prioritize inspections and more frequently inspect all firearms dealers.”
“Bad actors who think these new federal changes will give them cover to sell guns to anyone without a thorough background check. A background check is everything.”
“This gun in particular was used at horrific shooting at the party.”
“64% of the gun owners and Hunter did not get off the couch and vote, to the tune of 3.2 million gun owners did not vote in New York, 10 times the margin that Comrade Hokel won by.”
“New York Governor Kathy Hochul has said no matter what the federal government does, we're going to keep doing our gun safety laws. We're going to protect access to abortion. It doesn't matter what Donald Trump says or does.”
“New York governor raised issues over whether Nevada's gun laws are strict enough or even being enforced properly.”
“The oppression of individual liberty, the disrespect of the Second Amendment will begin so early in life in the state of New York.”
“Legislation on the books now requires software in 3D printers that prevents the manufacture of ghost guns.”
“Governor Kathy Hochul has a new plan for restricting your Second Amendment rights.”
“To those who are creating homemade killing machines, illegal machine guns, and 3D printed ghost guns, I have a simple message. No longer here in the state of New York, not in my watch, and I want to get this done.”
“One crime is one crime too many. And we're doubling down on what works. And that includes $350 million more to combat gun violence.”
“We will not allow do-it-yourself gun traffickers to convert their homes into unsanctioned firearm factories.”
How each side frames it
Center-leaning outlets drive 94.7% of coverage.
Media tone toward Kathy Hochul on this issue, split by the leaning of the outlets covering it.
Events & Actions
The factual record behind the coverage — discrete actions and events, dated and linked to the episode they aired on.
- Kathy Hochul directed the New York State Police to prioritize inspections of firearms dealers.South Carolina's Morning News (WVOC)
- Kathy Hochul announced new restrictions on gun sales.WHAM Bob Lonsberry (Rochester)
- She stated that gun dealers are on notice regarding compliance with background checks.WHAM Bob Lonsberry (Rochester)
- Hochul plans to introduce legislation requiring face-to-face gun sales.WHAM Bob Lonsberry (Rochester)
- Held up a ghost gun used in a shooting1010 WINS ALL LOCAL
- Discussed legislation to prevent the manufacture of ghost guns1010 WINS ALL LOCAL
- Kathy Hochul's office reported a decrease in gun violence incidents.WHAM Bob Lonsberry (Rochester)
- proposed legislation on BB guns in New YorkWHAM Bob Lonsberry (Rochester)
- Kathy Hochul proposed legislation to regulate 3D printers and modify firearms.WHAM Bob Lonsberry (Rochester)
- unveiled new gun control proposals targeting homemade machine guns and 3D printed ghost gunsWHAM Bob Lonsberry (Rochester)
- Announced additional funding to combat gun violenceWHAM Bob Lonsberry (Rochester)
- Kathy Hochul is expected to propose stricter regulations on 3D printing of guns and gun parts.WHAM Bob Lonsberry (Rochester)
- Kathy Hochul laid out initiatives to crack down on ghost guns ahead of her state of the state address.WHAM Bob Lonsberry (Rochester)
- Kathy Hochul announced initiatives to crack down on ghost guns.WHAM Bob Lonsberry (Rochester)
Where It Aired
Shows split by their average tone toward Kathy Hochul on this issue.