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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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[-] Pxtl@lemmy.ca 13 points 1 year ago

Has anybody actually successfully produced a proper firearm with a 3D printer? Like, one that doesn't melt after firing a shot? Who are these people who've created this nonsensical panic?

[-] superguy@lemm.ee 13 points 1 year ago

Yes... they've been doing it for years.

[-] Death_Equity@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago

They have advanced the production technique enough to make full auto guns that shoot pistol calibers.

Also 3D printing in metal is a thing, I do believe it requires finish machining for the majority of consumer grade units.

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[-] fubo@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

In Soviet Russia, access to photocopiers, mimeographs, etc. was restricted to prevent the dissemination of samizdat.

[-] kalkulat@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

Makes it look like they're doing something about crime. Doesn't stop anyone from selling or buying them one, though, does it?

[-] FireTower@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Private party transfers of anything can't really be forced to abide background checks. If you want to buy a used printer from your friend you can just buy it, not inform the government, and skirt any background check requirements.

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[-] sapient_cogbag@infosec.pub 10 points 1 year ago

Sounds like the war on general-purpose ~~computation~~ manufacturing

[-] sturmblast@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

dumb and pointless

[-] sugarfree@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

LOL

[-] Stabbitha@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

How do they plan to run a background check before I click the "buy" button?

[-] FireTower@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Can't stop the signal.

[-] Pasta4u@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Just go into jersey or any surrounding staye and buy the printer and head back to New york

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[-] ikidd@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Idiots.

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