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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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[–] fubo@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

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

[–] sapient_cogbag@infosec.pub 9 points 1 year ago

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

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

dumb and pointless

[–] Pxtl@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 year ago (6 children)

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 11 points 1 year ago

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

[–] Death_Equity@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago (5 children)

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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[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago
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[–] FireTower@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Can't stop the signal.

[–] mlg@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

lmao could you even make a usable firearm with a 3D printer?

Even if you used the best quality material, it would probably explode on the first shot making its aim useless and probably a danger to the user.

Also why not do a background check for idk maybe the gunpowder lol.

[–] cryptidmegalodon@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (3 children)

You can! There's a pretty big community for 3D printed guns. Interesting Vice doc on it: https://youtu.be/C4dBuPJ9p7A?si=NjWH8-4bB0dEGIjH

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[–] Stabbitha@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

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

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