In a major win for public safety, the NYPD has seized over 3,000 illegal guns in just the first half of 2025 — contributing to record-low shooting rates citywide. Officials say this marks the lowest number of shooting victims ever recorded in a six-month period in New York City. While crime is trending down, Bronx leaders are sounding the alarm on the ongoing influx of illegal firearms, urging the federal government to take stronger action as local enforcement reaches its limits. The call for nationwide reform is growing louder.
STORY HIGHLIGHT:
🔹 3,000+ illegal guns seized in 2025 alone
🔹 22,700 total seized since Adams took office
🔹 Lowest 6-month shooting victim count in NYC history
🔹 Major crime down 6% citywide in June
🔹 Bronx leaders demand federal action
🔹 Trump rollback of gun safety reforms draws fire
In a striking show of law enforcement strength, the NYPD announced Sunday that officers have seized over 3,000 illegal guns from the streets since the start of 2025, helping push shooting rates to historic lows across the city.The crackdown on gun violence has coincided with the fewest shooting victims ever recorded in the first half of any year in NYC history, and a record-tying drop in overall shooting incidents. Since Mayor Eric Adams took office, over 22,700 illegal firearms have been recovered citywide — a staggering number that reflects the scale of the underground gun trade.
“We seize them during case takedowns, during arrests — even while running into gunfire,” said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, speaking at a press conference in the Bronx.
“Getting guns off the street is the most dangerous work our officers do.”
Despite the local success, Bronx officials say the fight is far from over, demanding that Washington stop turning a blind eye to the gun pipelines flooding urban neighborhoods.
“We don’t even have gun shops in the Bronx,” said Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, growing visibly frustrated.
“So how are these guns getting here? That’s a federal problem, and we need real solutions.”
“New York has done its job,” added Assemblymember Chantel Jackson.
“But our kids are still dying. It’s time for Congress to step up and protect Bronx families.”
On Capitol Hill, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has demanded updates on the 2022 gun trafficking law she championed, claiming it has already helped remove thousands of weapons. Meanwhile, Rep. Dan Goldman is leading efforts to close federal background check loopholes and strengthen gun tracing protocols.
But critics say those efforts may be undermined by recent political shifts. In 2022, the Supreme Court struck down a key part of New York’s concealed carry law — a decision that made it easier for legally owned guns to enter public spaces. Then, in early 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at rolling back gun safety reforms put in place under former President Biden.
The message from Bronx leaders was clear: New York can’t do this alone. As illegal guns continue crossing state lines into city streets, the demand for federal accountability is louder than ever.
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