That’s no longer true; many firearm models can be made with just a 3D printer and some metal bits, and some designs include entirely printed features. The day of the “ghost gun” has arrived.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) –Bill A2228 has been sponsored in the Assembly and if passed, will require anyone buying a 3D printer to pass a background check. If you can’t legally own a ...

The New York legislature is in the early stages of considering a bill that would require people buying certain kinds of 3D printers to pass a background check. State Assembly Bill A2228 says that ...

New York residents eyeing a new 3D printer may soon have to submit a criminal background check if a newly proposed state bill becomes law. The recently introduced legislation, authored by state ...

As Fast Company first reported on January 24, the proposal would require FBI-reviewed fingerprinting and criminal background checks for anyone seeking to purchase a 3D printer “capable of ...

3D printers also cost considerably less now, starting at just $200. All these factors put together have lowered the barriers to entry for those who want to own a gun. Image Source – Shutterstock ...

The bill from Rajkumar would further crack down on 3D printers being abused for gun manufacturing. But for now, both pieces of legislation remain in the committee assembly phase. Get Our Best Stories!