California Passes Backdoor Bill to Control the 3D Printing Hobby and Spy on Small Designers, Prototypers, and Hobbyists
2026-06-02 10:48 UTC
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@kylian0087@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2026-06-02 10:52
Time to get stl files op on i2p postman!
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@starman2112@sh.itjust.works 2026-06-02 22:32
Everytown for Gun Safety says recoveries of 3D-printed crime guns across 20 cities have risen nearly 1,000% over the past five years, So… They found a total of ten 3d printed guns in the last 5 years?
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@Agent641@lemmy.world 2026-06-03 06:04
Backdoor Bill? Haven’t seen that porno yet.
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@jballs@sh.itjust.works 2026-06-02 16:25
Under the proposal, printers would have to evaluate STL files, CAD files, or other geometric code using a firearm blueprint detection algorithm and block files flagged as capable of producing a firearm or illegal firearm parts, including conversion devices. California’s Department of Justice, or another relevant state agency, would have until January 1, 2028, to publish performance standards for detection algorithms and software control processes. This is the problem when lawmakers write technical bills without speaking to technical people. They’re going to publish standards for evaluating if your gcode is a firearm or firearm part? THAT’S FUCKING IMPOSSIBLE
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@Professorozone@lemmy.world 2026-06-03 15:52
I read the article and what a load of shit. So you can’t 3D print a cosplay gun? How far will this go? Water pistols? Ray gun props? Children’s toys. Plastic guns are not illegal, just certain ones. If I lived in California, I think I would invest in a really good 3d printer now-ish and just never update the software. Big brother is watching everything.
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@Wispy2891@lemmy.world 2026-06-04 05:13
What does this accomplish? In the USA it’s easier to buy an ar-15 than configuring a multi material 3d printer to print a fidget spinner And btw if someone really needs to 3d print a weapon they would CNC a receiver from a metal block using a $500 AliExpress contraption rather than making a single use plastic thingy that will probably amputate your fingers at first shot
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@MITM0@lemmy.world 2026-06-04 07:06
We need an international industry of dis-enshittifiers