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Are you so sure?

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2228?utm_ca...

Not quite the same, and hopefully likely to fail if it hasn't already, but it shows that interest exists in regulating 3D printers. When enough interest exists, things will happen.

JMHO.

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If NY state did require a background check to buy a 3D printer, you'd have to get one regardless of whether you're buying a prusa or a bambu printer.

...and?

Applying to all brands equally doesn't make it okay.

I am saying it doesn’t matter whether it is open source or not.

... well... stepper motors, motherboards and v/t-slot extrusion can be used for many other things than 3d printers...

If they are going to regulate this, then why not CNC machines? Lathes? Drill presses? Pipes and lumber?

Because violent criminals tend to lack wealth, knowledge, and skills. Nobody in the hood about to knock off a 7-11 has a tormach at home and the gcode for a reciever queued up.

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