2023-A8132
www.nysenate.gov
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.

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.

  • MrSpArkle@lemmy.caEnglish
    21·
    1 year ago

    There are companies that sell small CNC machines marketed for the purpose of producing firearms. At that point all you need is the gcode and the stock.

    • PoliticalAgitator@lemm.eeEnglish
      12·
      1 year ago

      Sounds like you shouldn’t have any problem answering these questions then:

      1. What does the machine itself cost?
      2. What grades of metal is the spindle able to cut and what is suitable for a safe and reliable firearm?
      3. What tool heads are needed to manufacture each part of a gun?
      4. For each of those tools, cutting that material, what is a good RPM and feed rate?
      5. Do any parts require precise realignment as part of a tool change or when changing the orientation of a part?
      6. How much stock is required for a semi-automatic rifle and what does it cost?
      7. What have you personally manufactured and on what machines? Regular old mills and lathes are fine.

      Alternatively, you could go on record saying that absolutely none of those things matter for gun manufacturing.

        • PoliticalAgitator@lemm.eeEnglish
          12·
          1 year ago

          What grade and type of metal is required for a gun? GCode.

          Best of luck with your gun.

          I’m aware it’s possible to CNC gun parts and have never claimed otherwise. But isn’t it just fascinating how all the people insisting its how easy and cheap it is have never actually machined anything?

          • MrSpArkle@lemmy.caEnglish
            2·
            1 year ago

            It’s entirely possible the linked product comes with instructions on what material to put in the machine. It’s entirely possible they might even sell the required material.

            Based on the reviews and videos of the product your skepticism is unwarranted. You’re just being a dick.

            • PoliticalAgitator@lemm.eeEnglish
              12·
              1 year ago

              This isn’t skepticism, this is actual experience machining parts.

              At no point have I suggested that CNC machining gun parts is impossible nor that no desktop printers are capable of it.

              I have very specifically challenged people who appear to have no experience machining parts but nevertheless insist it’s no more difficult than printing your homework.

              It’s a lie that’s used to undermine gun control and you’re repeating it verbatim.