New York Proposes Doing Background Checks on Anyone Buying a 3D Printer

New York State Assembly Bill A2228 proposes requiring background checks for individuals purchasing 3D printers capable of printing firearms. The bill aims to address the growing concern of untraceable, home-printed firearms, which have seen a significant increase in New York City and across the nation. While some states have enacted similar regulations, there is currently no federal law addressing 3D-printed firearms.