New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg has proposed a nationwide ban on 3D-printed firearms, proposing legislation that would require all 3D printers sold in the state to include technology blocking unlicensed production of firearms and gun parts. This measure is part of Bragg's broader efforts to target the systems that enable gun violence.
Under the proposal, digital blueprints for printing illegal guns would be prohibited, making it a crime to possess, sell, or distribute them. In addition, companies that fail to adopt machine learning tools blocking firearm production will face enforcement cases.
Bragg believes that by implementing this ban, law enforcement can save resources from investigating and prosecuting unlicensed 3D-printed firearms. He pointed out that some companies have already adopted such technology voluntarily.
The proposal builds on existing limits on home printers, which are prohibited from producing counterfeit currency. Ghost guns – untraceable, homemade firearms lacking serial numbers – pose a significant threat to public safety. In recent years, the number of recovered ghost guns has risen sharply, rivaling the "iron pipeline" of illicitly imported firearms.
Bragg's office has focused on targeting individuals selling plastic weapons and gun parts. A notable case involved teenagers who learned to print ghost guns by watching YouTube videos during gameplay. Bragg successfully pressured YouTube to modify its algorithm in response.
Furthermore, Bragg plans to tackle bitcoin-related money laundering, although details remain undisclosed.
Under the proposal, digital blueprints for printing illegal guns would be prohibited, making it a crime to possess, sell, or distribute them. In addition, companies that fail to adopt machine learning tools blocking firearm production will face enforcement cases.
Bragg believes that by implementing this ban, law enforcement can save resources from investigating and prosecuting unlicensed 3D-printed firearms. He pointed out that some companies have already adopted such technology voluntarily.
The proposal builds on existing limits on home printers, which are prohibited from producing counterfeit currency. Ghost guns – untraceable, homemade firearms lacking serial numbers – pose a significant threat to public safety. In recent years, the number of recovered ghost guns has risen sharply, rivaling the "iron pipeline" of illicitly imported firearms.
Bragg's office has focused on targeting individuals selling plastic weapons and gun parts. A notable case involved teenagers who learned to print ghost guns by watching YouTube videos during gameplay. Bragg successfully pressured YouTube to modify its algorithm in response.
Furthermore, Bragg plans to tackle bitcoin-related money laundering, although details remain undisclosed.
. It's about time we took a stand against those ghost guns, right? I mean, they're basically untraceable and can fall into the wrong hands. It makes sense that we need to limit 3D-printed firearms, especially with all the craziness happening in our cities lately.
. They're like, "Hey, we've got your back, DA Bragg!" And I'm like, "Yaaas, let's do this!" It's not just about the ban itself, but also about setting a precedent for innovation and responsible tech use.
. I mean, we can't just sit back and let our financial systems be used to facilitate all sorts of illicit activity. It's time to get smart and take action! 
. They're always talking about the latest gun control laws and how they'll affect people's lives. Like, what about actual solutions? We need more than just proposals and promises from politicians. 
. If they're not being more proactive about removing gun-related content, it's just going to keep coming back. I mean, how hard is it to flag videos that promote 3D printing guns? It feels like no one's doing enough.
. We need to be careful with our online transactions and make sure we're not enabling some shady activities. It's all well and good, but let's not forget to think about the bigger picture here... 
. It's awesome that his office is targeting individuals selling plastic weapons and gun parts - that's some solid investigative work 
. Plus, the tech industry already has a way to block firearm production, so this proposal feels like a no-brainer 
. I'm all for it! 
And yeah, the ghost gun situation is a big deal – those things are basically untraceable. I'm glad Bragg's office is taking action on that front. It's about time someone did something about it 
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. And yeah, it makes sense that companies would want to block this tech to avoid enforcement cases. Alvin Bragg is on point 
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? But at the same time, I get it... gun violence is a huge issue and we gotta do something.
. But bitcoin money laundering? That's some serious heavy stuff 
. By blocking digital blueprints for printing illegal guns and having companies adopt machine learning tools, Bragg is trying to cut off the supply chain of these unregulated firearms. And it's not like he's just talking the talk - some companies have already started using this tech voluntarily 
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. Let's hope this proposal becomes law and helps save some lives 
this whole thing is just wild
! I mean, come on, YouTube is already taking steps to combat hate speech and misinformation, but they can't even prevent 14-year-olds from learning how to print ghost guns while playing video games 
. I mean, shouldn't we be focusing on making it harder to buy or sell these things online, rather than just banning their production? 
. But at least with Bragg's proposal, there's something concrete being done about it. I think it's awesome that he's also pushing for companies to use machine learning tools blocking firearm production - it's not just about punishing people who break the rules, but also about making it harder for them to even get started in the first place 
. And now, with Bragg planning to tackle bitcoin-related money laundering too, I'm all in for his efforts 
! Can't wait to see how these laws impact the fight against gun violence and online crimes 
It's like, if you can't buy the guns from the real market, people will just find ways to print them at home. And what about all the "makers" who just want to tinker with their 3D printers for fun? 
, but I wish we could have a more nuanced conversation about this stuff 
It could be a big problem if legit enthusiasts are suddenly shut out. And how would this actually stop unlicensed production from happening in other states? wouldn't it just create more loopholes for the bad guys to exploit? 
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. And it's crazy that some companies have already started doing this voluntarily 
it's about time we take a stand on gun violence and make our communities safer 
. Companies should totally have been on board with this from the start, it's just common sense. Now that Bragg is proposing legislation, we're finally gonna get somewhere.