New York Lawmakers Seek to Block 3D-Printed 'Ghost Guns'
New York state lawmakers, including Governor Kathy Hochul, want 3D-printer companies to implement technology to prevent the creation of untraceable 'ghost guns' that can be privately printed without a background check.
Why it matters
This effort by New York lawmakers highlights the growing concerns around the accessibility of 3D-printed 'ghost guns' and the need for regulations to address this emerging threat to public safety.
Key Points
- 1New York lawmakers want 3D-printer companies to block the printing of components used to create 'ghost guns'
- 2Two 3D-printing companies have voluntarily agreed to adopt technology to prevent the creation of guns using their printers
- 3Another digital design company agreed to remove some firearm CAD files (printing blueprints) from their services
- 4Lawmakers have proposed legislation to make it illegal to sell or possess 3D-printed gun parts without a serial number
Details
New York state lawmakers are taking action to address the growing issue of 'ghost guns' - firearms without serial numbers that can be easily printed using 3D printers, bypassing background checks. Governor Kathy Hochul and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced that two 3D-printing companies have voluntarily agreed to implement technology to block the creation of guns on their platforms. Additionally, a digital design company has agreed to remove certain firearm CAD files (the digital blueprints used for 3D printing) from their services. Lawmakers have proposed legislation that would make it illegal to sell or possess 3D-printed gun parts without a serial number, aiming to close this loophole and curb the proliferation of untraceable firearms.
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