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Bill Regulating 3D Printed Guns Announced In NYC

Posted by timothy on from the more-equal-animals dept.

New submitter BioTitan writes "New York City may be the first state to crack down on 3D printed guns. Two pieces of legislation were introduced on June 13, one in the City Council that only allows licensed gunsmiths to print the guns, and another in the State Assembly that would make it illegal for anyone to print a gun. Cody Wilson, creator of the first 3D printed guns, and founder of Defense Distributed, told The Epoch Times, 'Such legislation is a deprivation of equal protection and works in clear ignorance of Title I and II of U.S. gun laws.'"

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  1. Re:Fear and Ignorance by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    9. May I lawfully make a firearm for my own personal use, provided it is not being made for
    resale?

    Firearms may be lawfully made by persons who do not hold a manufacturer’s license under the GCA
    provided they are not for sale or distribution and the maker is not prohibited from receiving or
    possessing firearms. However, a person is prohibited from assembling a non-sporting semiautomatic
    rifle or shotgun from 10 or more imported parts, as set forth in regulations in 27 C.F.R. 478.39. In
    addition, the making of an NFA firearm requires a tax payment and advance approval by ATF. An
    application to make a machinegun will not be approved unless documentation is submitted showing
    that the firearm is being made for the official use of a Federal, State, or local government agency (18
    U.S.C. 922(o),(r); 26 U.S.C. 5822; 27 C.F.R. 478.39, 479.62, and 479.105).

    Source: https://www.atf.gov/files/firearms/industry/0501-firearms-top-10-qas.pdf