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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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[–] vector_zero@lemmy.world 52 points 1 year ago (3 children)

You can easily create a firearm with a short length of steel pipe and a nail. I don't know how this will do anything. Plus people can just drive to another state.

[–] SuckMyWang@lemmy.world 33 points 1 year ago

It will be effective in 3d printers gaining attention for having the ability to print firearms

[–] redcalcium@lemmy.institute 11 points 1 year ago

Obviously no respectable criminal would use a pipe gun without a 3d-printed ergonomic handle.