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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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[–] Piecemakers3Dprints 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

NY is the shining example of the simple creation of a law being enough to entirely extinguish any criminal activity related to it in the entire jurisdiction. This one is so incredibly powerful, in fact, that the very second it goes into effect, the whole state of NY will be unable to cross state lines to acquire said devil boxes, nor even use a VPN to make such a purchase online. Also, sharks are smooth.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's actually an excellent point about sharks that many people don't realize. I'm petting one right now and it feels like the softest silk.

[–] Piecemakers3Dprints 2 points 1 year ago

No direction is taboo, they're smoother than vanta is black 🦈

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I'm all for preventative laws if they are good policy. This isn't good policy.