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NY bill would require a criminal history background check for the purchase of a 3D printer (www.nysenate.gov)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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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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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Firearms you can hold and point, are how old now?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Over 500 years old.