L4sBotOct 16, 2023

NY bill would require a criminal history background check for the purchase of a 3D printer

https://lemmy.world/post/6863596

NY bill would require a criminal history background check for the purchase of a 3D printer - Lemmy.World

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.

Show threadM0oP0oOct 16, 2023

Wow, this makes my country’s nonsense gun laws look sane.

They do know that even children from 70 years ago where making firearms right? newyorkcitygangs.com/?page_id=1708

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Show threadmwguyOct 17, 2023
The first weapons that would be visibly identified as rifles are about 500 years old.
Show threadM0oP0o
Rifles, no. Firearms you can hold and point, yes.
Oct 17, 2023 at 2:59pmWeb
Show threadkmkz_ninjaOct 17, 2023

From Wikipedia

Around the late 14th century in Europe, smaller and portable hand-held cannons were developed, creating in effect the first smooth-bore personal firearm.

Gun - Wikipedia

Show threadmwguyOct 18, 2023
Over 500 years old.