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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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[-] 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?

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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.

[-] Pxtl@lemmy.ca 10 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 12 points 1 year ago

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

[-] Death_Equity@lemmy.world 10 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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[-] 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

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

Idiots.

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

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

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

LOL

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