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California enacts 3D printer firearm-blocking law pending industry standard

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California has enacted a new law requiring 3D printer manufacturers to incorporate firearm-blocking technology into their products, contingent on the publication of an industry standard by ASTM International. This legislation makes California the second state, after New York, to implement such restrictions on 3D printers. The law exempts existing machines and focuses on regulating future sales and transfers, but its implementation is dependent on ASTM International establishing a standard, a process that may not begin until 2027 and could be delayed or halted if no standard is published by 2029. Concerns remain about the feasibility and effectiveness of such blocking technologies, with some experts noting that detection methods can be easily circumvented or lead to false positives. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations; primarily affects hardware manufacturing and regulatory compliance in the 3D printing sector.

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California enacts 3D printer firearm-blocking law pending industry standard

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jowi Morales ·

    California bill requiring 3D printers to block firearm printing becomes law

    California will require 3D printer manufacturers to include firearm blocking technology once ASTM International publishes a standard for it. However, the California DOJ is only mandated to check for one until July 1, 2029, after which it is no longer obliged by law to do so.

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