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NY bill would require a criminal history background check for the purchase of a 3D printer (www.nysenate.gov)
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NY bill would require a criminal history background check for the purchase of a 3D printer::Requires a criminal history background check for the purchase of a three-dimensional printer capable of creating firearms; prohibits sale to a person who would be disqualified on the basis of criminal history from being granted a license to possess a firearm.

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[–] mwguy@infosec.pub 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The first weapons that would be visibly identified as rifles are about 500 years old.

[–] M0oP0o@mander.xyz 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Rifles, no. Firearms you can hold and point, yes.

[–] kmkz_ninja@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

From Wikipedia

Around the late 14th century in Europe, smaller and portable hand-held cannons were developed, creating in effect the first smooth-bore personal firearm.

[–] mwguy@infosec.pub 2 points 1 year ago

Over 500 years old.