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NY bill would require a criminal history background check for the purchase of a 3D printer (www.nysenate.gov)
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NY bill would require a criminal history background check for the purchase of a 3D printer::Requires a criminal history background check for the purchase of a three-dimensional printer capable of creating firearms; prohibits sale to a person who would be disqualified on the basis of criminal history from being granted a license to possess a firearm.

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[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Why can't we just regulated the sale of ammunition and gunpowder?

Or at least the gun parts needed to make a "3d printed" gun actually function as a firearm.

[–] nomecks@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You can make a completely 3D printed gun that will survive at least one shot. I'm sure if you're using resin or carbon fiber reinforced plastic so you could probably get more than one shot off.

[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago

That may usually survive that one shot.

Or it may fail and cause damage to the person foolish enough to be weilding it.

[–] pushECX@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Receivers are already regulated

[–] Bernie_Sandals@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Receivers are usually the main part that's 3d Printed, that's the problem.