New York lawmakers are looking at requiring consumers to first go through a criminal history background check before they can buy certain 3D printers.
The legislation is designed to crack down on potential misuse of 3D printers capable of manufacturing gun parts. The proposal comes from Democratic Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar, who introduced the bill on Friday.
Under the legislation, 3D printer retailers would need to request a background check from New York’s criminal justice services when a customer tries to make a purchase. Criminal justice services would then need to notify the retailer if the customer has received a felony or serious offense that would make them ineligible to possess a firearm.
A bill has been filed in New York that would require a cleared background before buying a 3D printer "which is capable of printing a firearm, or any components of a firearm": https://t.co/6gBojsKM5I pic.twitter.com/4ONE2aUans
— Firearms Policy Coalition (@gunpolicy) October 16, 2023
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