Bill > S2165

This bill seeks to address the potential risks associated with 3D-printed firearms by making it illegal to distribute online the digital instructions (such as Computer Aided Design files) that can be used to 3D print guns or gun parts. The bill provides extensive context about the dangers of untraceable, undetectable firearms that can be created using 3D printing technology. It highlights several key concerns, including the ability of individuals who cannot legally own firearms to potentially create weapons, the risk of these weapons bypassing metal detectors, and the challenges of tracing guns without serial numbers. The legislation specifically targets the distribution of digital files that could be used to automatically program 3D printers to create firearms or complete firearms from unfinished frames or receivers. The bill's findings cite specific examples of gun crimes and trafficking statistics, emphasizing that the goal is not to restrict free speech or programming rights, but to prevent the proliferation of untraceable firearms that could pose significant public safety risks. By making the online distribution of such digital instructions unlawful, the bill aims to create a legal barrier to the widespread production of potentially dangerous, unregistered 3D-printed firearms.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2165/all-info