Washington state proposes new 3D-printed gun controls with 'blocking features' and blueprint detection algorithm — proposal would carry sentences of five years in pris…

Washington is the latest state to propose laws preventing the proliferation and manufacture of 3D-printed firearms.

New York State takes steps to ban 3D-printed guns — proposal requires 3D printer manufacturers to prevent weapon printing

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Efforts mount to block 3D printers from making guns used in crimes

Kathy Hochul plans to introduce a proposal that would require all 3D printers sold in the state to include software that would block the production of ghost guns. But is it feasible?
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Bragg wants to ban 3D-printed guns in New York and across the US

Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the proposal during her 2026 State of the State address on Tuesday. It would require 3D printers ...

Hochul proposes new crackdown on 3D-printed ghost guns

Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing a sweeping new effort to crack down on so-called ghost guns, with a particular focus on ...