California moves to ban the sale of 3D printers without a "firearm blueprint detection algorithm."
- The ban, if implemented, would mean that any printer without this firearm-blocking technology could not legally be sold or transferred in California
- The move is still pending Senate review before being enacted into law
- It could mean that 3D printers could become more expensive or more restrictive for users in the state in the near future as manufacturers pass on added compliance costs to users
The state of California is moving toward enacting a ban on the sale of 3D printers that lack a built-in algorithm preventing users from producing 'ghost guns' on a whim.
The controversial bill was passed last week and is pending Senate confirmation before ultimately reaching California Governor Gavin Newsom's desk, where it must still be signed.
The move remains controversial, with critics arguing that it directly impedes innovation and consumers' rights and could lead to other forms of government-mandated censorship and control over what users...
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