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.

  • Sparking@lemm.ee
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    11 months ago

    Silly. Why can’t we just regulated the sale of ammunition and gunpowder?

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      11 months ago

      We do actually. Just last year new york passed the Concealed Carry Improvement act imposing a background check on ammunition purchases. This bill is completely redundant and unnecessary.

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      11 months ago

      Why can’t we just regulated the sale of ammunition and gunpowder?

      Or at least the gun parts needed to make a “3d printed” gun actually function as a firearm.