Executive Summary
- California AB 2047 restricts 3D printer access to students, educators, and businesses.
- The law aims to prevent the creation of 3D printed weapons.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the law in achieving its goals.
The Buzz Score
The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical
Forum Reactions
Some experts argue that the required technology to enforce this law is not possible, as
> 3D printers read code, not intent; they cannot tell what a shape is for.
Others point out that
If that becomes current law I don’t want to ever hear about Europe being over-regulated compared to the US…
Effectiveness of the Law
One commenter notes that
Louis Rossman believes these bills are partly funded/lobbied for by Bloomberg.
Another expert questions the actual impact of 3D printed weapons, stating
NY is pushing the same sort of stuff. The question to ask is how many people are actually being killed with 3D printed weapons? I don’t have that info, but I would guess they are statistical outliers and would have been replaced by other homemade weapons if not available.
Focus Keyword: 3D Printer Ban
