A proposed New York state bill would mandate background checks for purchasers of certain 3D printers to prevent potential misuse in creating untraceable "ghost guns." Assembly member Jenifer Rajkumar introduced this legislation.
If enacted, retailers selling such 3D printers would need to conduct background checks through the state's criminal justice services to determine if customers have felony or serious offenses, making them ineligible for firearm possession.
The legislation aims to address concerns over 3D printers being used to manufacture untraceable firearms, often referred to as "ghost guns," which have become increasingly prevalent in California and New York.
In response to this issue, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and state legislators introduced a separate bill in June that not only seeks to prohibit the production of 3D-printed guns and gun components but also makes it a "class A misdemeanor to share, sell or distribute files containing blueprints for 3D-printed firearms components."
Bragg emphasized the ease with which individuals can create dangerous weapons using technology and expressed the need for comprehensive anti-gun legislation in New York. Both bills, Rajkumar's and the one introduced by Bragg and state legislators, are currently in the committee assembly phase.
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