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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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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

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

[–] [email protected] 10 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?

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

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

[–] [email protected] 11 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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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

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

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

dumb and pointless

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago
[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

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

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