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At that point it seems simpler to turn a couple of sticks and some string into a bow and arrow.

Just get a brick....too late, now every brick needs to be barcoded with the biometric details of the purchaser.

Such a law makes sense in countries like the UK, where it is extremely hard to get a gun as a normal civilian. The guns produced by 3D printer can be fired a limited number of time, and a long car drive allows you to buy a gun legally in the US.

Could a 3D printed firearm potentially allow the user to utilize the element of surprise to obtain an OEM firearm?

How many shots do you need for this use case?

No, I'm just going to go down to Lowes and buy a couple pieces of pipe, a nail, and then go find some shotgun shells.

It's time that New York bans hardware stores, obviously.

NY Legislature: "Hold my beer!"

Pretty much -- wonder when they'll try to expand this legislation to add the "good moral character" social media background checks, too.

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