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NY bill would require a criminal history background check for the purchase of a 3D printer (www.nysenate.gov)

submitted 11 months ago by L4s to c/technology

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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 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Resin is generally more brittle than filament, FYI, and the real question with most 3D-printed firearms is whether the shooter survives "at least one shot".

[–] FireTower 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Most 3d printed guns are either redesigns of existing guns replacing non pressure bearing parts with printed parts (look up FMDA17 a 3D printed Glock 17 equivalent) or mostly printed with pressure bearing parts being barstock or pipes (see FGC-9).

[–] Piecemakers3Dprints 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I'm not really sure where you're getting "Most 3D-printed guns", but here's one of the top communities of such. You'll see quite clearly that MSLA is not the preferred method for production, parts or otherwise.

[–] FireTower 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I wasn't claiming MSLA was preferred I was commenting in reference to the latter half of the comment. Most 3DP firearms last much more than a single round because they incorporate metal components where important.

I'm familiar with Defcad, but would recommend The Gatalog over it.

[–] Piecemakers3Dprints 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Oh, hey, thanks! I'm new to the concept and my interest is design adjacent: modded Nerf/airsoft arms, so I'm largely unaware of the intricacies of actual firearms printing — though, I'll give Gatalog a look, fo sho 🤙🏼

[–] FireTower 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

In that case you might want to check out Booligan Shooting Sports on YouTube (he took a similar trajectory as you), Fuddbusters, and Ivanprintsguns also have some 3D2A content.

[–] Piecemakers3Dprints 2 points 11 months ago

Hot damn! That's awesome, thanks!! 🤘🏼🤓