Frank Miniter interviews Matthew Larosiere who is being sued by California for 3D printing firearms.

Published on March 2, 2026
Duration: 20:21

This video features an interview with Matthew Larosiere, who is being sued by California for his involvement with 3D printed firearm designs. Larosiere explains California's broad definition of 'computer gun code' to include digital models and instructions, arguing it infringes on First and Second Amendment rights. The discussion highlights the legal battle over online firearm information and the potential implications for home gunsmithing and free speech.

Quick Summary

Matthew Larosiere is being sued by California for his involvement with 3D printed firearm designs, which he argues is a violation of First and Second Amendment rights. California's lawsuit broadly defines 'computer gun code' to include digital models and instructions, a definition Larosiere contests as infringing on free speech and the right to home gunsmithing.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction to the Lawsuit
  2. 00:44California's Legal Theory Explained
  3. 01:37The Home Gunsmithing Community
  4. 02:23The Gatalog Foundation LLC
  5. 03:08How California Found the Foundation
  6. 04:00Home Gunsmithing is Legal
  7. 04:22California's Law on Gun Code
  8. 05:01Civil Lawsuit vs. Criminal Court
  9. 05:11Defining 'Computer Gun Code'
  10. 05:20Code as Free Speech
  11. 05:30California's Broad Definition
  12. 06:11First and Second Amendment Issues
  13. 06:31Regulating Access to Instructions
  14. 07:06Right to Make Your Own Firearm
  15. 07:45What Larosiere Actually Published
  16. 08:013D Models vs. Manufacturing Code
  17. 08:31Digital Sculpture Explained
  18. 08:48Nonsense of the Lawsuit
  19. 09:05Supreme Court and Code as Speech
  20. 09:25California's Broad Definition of Code
  21. 10:01Disingenuous Wording
  22. 10:17This is a Book Ban
  23. 10:21Encryption Debates
  24. 10:37Bernstein v. US Case
  25. 11:11Minimizing Code Size
  26. 11:41Focus on the Models
  27. 12:04Plain Text Digital Models
  28. 12:27Usefulness of 3D Printing for Firearms
  29. 13:00Armalite AR-17 Example
  30. 13:20Impact of a California Win
  31. 13:34Shutting Down Gunsmithing
  32. 14:11California's Projection of Power
  33. 14:31Fundamental Instructions for Gunsmithing
  34. 15:00Historical Precedent for Home Gun Making
  35. 15:12Modern Version of Information Access
  36. 15:35Chaotic Way to Keep People from Information
  37. 15:42Local Court and Appeals Process
  38. 15:55Cost of Litigation
  39. 16:13Inclusion of Gun Rights Attorney
  40. 16:27Fighting the Case for Fun
  41. 16:41NRA's Support
  42. 17:15Commitment to Securing a Win
  43. 17:21Stress Relief and Divine Purpose
  44. 17:34A Fight That Has to Be Fought
  45. 18:13How to Help or Find More Info
  46. 18:31Early Stages of the Case
  47. 18:55Counter Lawsuit Against California
  48. 19:04Online Presence: FUDbusters & FUD Blasters
  49. 19:09Online Presence: Ivan the Troll
  50. 19:17Online Presence: Control Pew
  51. 19:29Cutting Edge of Freedom Fight
  52. 19:53Goals of the Lawsuit: No Settlements
  53. 20:11Fighting to Prevent Future Cases

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the core of California's lawsuit against Matthew Larosiere regarding 3D printed firearms?

California alleges that Larosiere and others are leading an organization distributing gun information. Their lawsuit broadly defines 'computer gun code' to include digital models and instructions for making firearms, which Larosiere argues infringes on First and Second Amendment rights.

How does Matthew Larosiere differentiate his published content from 'manufacturing code' for 3D printed guns?

Larosiere states that the digital models he and his friends published are essentially 3D sculptures or meshes, not direct manufacturing code. Users must determine parameters like material, infill, and strength settings themselves, making it distinct from code that can be directly fed into a CNC machine.

What are the potential implications if California wins its lawsuit concerning 3D printed firearm information?

A victory for California could allow them to regulate access to firearm-making instructions and digital models across the entire internet, potentially shutting down home gunsmithing and impacting free speech related to firearm design and creation globally.

What historical precedents are being drawn upon in the legal fight over 3D printed firearm information?

The case draws parallels to historical debates surrounding encryption, such as Phil Zimmermann's 'Pretty Good Privacy' and the Bernstein v. US case, where computer code was recognized as a form of speech protected by the First Amendment.

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