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submitted 2 weeks ago by FoxtrotDeltaTango@sh.itjust.works to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] SupraMario@lemmy.world 15 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

You can't load a file on a 3d printer and print a gun either...

On top of that, making a firearm is %100 legal.

[–] PattyMcB@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Not in some jurisdictions. Know your local laws!

[–] SupraMario@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

NY you can as long as you have a FFL or gunsmith license. Both are not super hard to get.

California you can without a license and you can make up to 3 a year.

[–] Bad_Engineering@fedia.io 3 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Yes it is 100% legal, I've done it myself. And there are actually single shot pistols you can download and print.

I'm not in anyway in favor of the legislation, just pointing out that machining a functioning anything isn't as easy as you said.

[–] PattyMcB@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It's not 100% legal in some places. Know your local laws!

[–] SupraMario@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Even in NY it is %100 legal still, you have to print it with a serial and you must be licensed by the state to make a firearm (FFL or gunsmith).

[–] agentlangdon@infosec.pub 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Not in California ever since they passed that bill that requires a DOJ-issued serial number on your home made firearm.

[–] SupraMario@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Nope, you can still make up to 3 firearms a year in California without a FFL license.

[–] agentlangdon@infosec.pub 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Without a license but with requirements to register a serial number.

Which is required on a metal plate embedded in the receiver. So really stops 3d printed polymer receivers, only cnc milled metal ones will do.

[–] SupraMario@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Those still require metal parts. No plastic is going to have enough strength to be used as a firing pin.