Gun Law Brief: NY 3D Print Ban, SCOTUS Watch – June 17
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Wolford v. Lopez — expected by approximately June 25, 2026 — could reshape concealed carry rights on private commercial property nationwide. Meanwhile, New York has signed one of the broadest state firearms laws in recent memory, and federal regulators continue rolling out sweeping ATF rule changes.
Today’s Headlines
- NY Bans Convertible Pistols and 3D-Print Files: Governor Hochul signed S.9005c, criminalizing possession of so-called convertible pistols and digital files used for 3D-printing firearms or their components. Source: thegunmag.com
- SCOTUS — Wolford v. Lopez Decision Imminent: The Court is expected to rule by ~June 25 on whether Hawaii (and by extension California) may ban licensed concealed carry holders from carrying on private property open to the public without explicit owner permission. Source: ballotpedia.org
- 5th Circuit Felon-in-Possession Ruling Now Final: SCOTUS denied cert in U.S. v. Cockerham, leaving in place the 5th Circuit’s holding that lifetime firearm bans are permissible for violent offenders but not for purely non-violent offenses such as failure to pay child support. Source: thegunmag.com
- ATF Form 4473 Overhaul — Comment Period Open: ATF is proposing a full revision of Form 4473, including reorganized eligibility questions, updated identity verification procedures, and allowance for electronic forms. Public comments are due July 7, 2026. Source: fflguard.com
- Colorado Semi-Auto Purchase Restrictions Take Effect August 1: Under SB25-003, buyers of most semi-automatic firearms in Colorado must complete a firearms safety course eligibility card beginning August 1, 2026. FFL-to-FFL transfers to out-of-state residents remain permitted. Source: leg.colorado.gov
What This Means for Gun Owners
New York residents and FFLs should review S.9005c carefully, as its digital-file prohibition is broader than prior state laws. Colorado buyers and dealers have approximately six weeks to prepare for the new eligibility card requirement before it takes effect August 1. The pending Wolford v. Lopez decision may directly affect where permit holders may legally carry in states with sensitive-place or default-prohibition statutes. The proposed Form 4473 revision does not take effect until finalized; current form requirements remain in place through at least mid-2026.
Key Dates to Watch
- ~June 25, 2026: Expected SCOTUS decision in Wolford v. Lopez
- July 7, 2026: ATF Form 4473 public comment deadline
- August 1, 2026: Colorado SB25-003 semi-auto eligibility card requirement takes effect
Sources
- thegunmag.com — Grassroots Legislative Report, June 15, 2026
- ballotpedia.org — Wolford v. Lopez
- thegunmag.com — Grassroots Judicial Report, June 10, 2026
- fflguard.com — ATF Proposed Revision to Form 4473
- leg.colorado.gov — Colorado SB25-003
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