2023-A8132
www.nysenate.gov
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.

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.

  • kent_eh@lemmy.caEnglish
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    1 year ago

    And once you print the jig, it becomes pretty easy to mass produce DIY guns.

    Sure, but you still need to buy the actual firing mechanism parts of real guns in order to manufacture “3d printed guns”.

    And you can also make those same jigs and fixtures out of wood or any other raw material.

    • pixxelkick@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      but you still need to buy the actual firing mechanism parts of real guns in order to manufacture

      Nah thats the parts the jigs make, as well as a couple other key pieces that require higher than usual precision. At least, if you want to actually make a gun that can reasonably hit a target.

      And you can also make those same jigs and fixtures out of wood or any other raw material.

      Not by hand with the precision needed, not for the parts in question. Unless you want to risk a misfire and losing a finger.