Hochul targets toy guns in bid to reduce New York crime

New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation targeting toy guns that look real in a bid to fight crime in the state. 

"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," Hochul said Tuesday when signing the bill. 

The new law requires toy guns be painted with bright colors, such as white, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, pink and purple. It is acceptable under the new law that toy guns be entirely transparent. Toy guns that are black, blue, silver or aluminum are prohibited in the state.