3D Printers Are Under Fire From New Ghost Gun Laws. Tell Us What You Think - CNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Tech > Computing > Gadgets > 3D Printers Several state houses have introduced bills that would heavily curtail your use of 3D printing. We want to know how you feel about that. Can you tell this is a real firearm? Can an algorithm? We just don’t know. 3D printing at home has become so mainstream that blockbuster movies are releasing 3D models directly from the screen to you. With that level of popularity comes the risk that 3D printers will be used for nefarious purposes. The production of “ghost” guns — guns and gun parts that are untraceable through standard serial number tracking — is a concern across the country, and several states, including Washington, Colorado, New York and California, have introduced bills that aim to crack down on a maker’s ability to produce these gun parts. The language of these bills is currently broad and somewhat vague, which leaves several prominent makers concerned