NY Pushing Software To Censor Your 3D Printer Over Guns

Published on January 23, 2026
Duration: 1:48

This video discusses New York's legislative proposals aimed at controlling 3D-printed firearms, including mandatory software on 3D printers to block firearm designs and criminalizing the sale of digital firearm instructions. Firearms advocate Colion Noir critically analyzes these proposals, arguing they constitute technological censorship and would render 3D printers unusable for their intended purpose.

Quick Summary

New York is proposing legislation to combat 3D printed guns, including criminalizing the sale of digital firearm instructions and mandating software on 3D printers to block firearm designs. Firearms advocate Colion Noir criticizes these measures as technological censorship that would cripple printer utility.

Chapters

  1. 00:00NY Legislative Proposals
  2. 00:28Mandatory Printer Software
  3. 01:03Database and Safety Standards
  4. 01:18Critique of Software Censorship

Frequently Asked Questions

What are New York's proposals regarding 3D printed guns?

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed laws to combat 3D printed guns. These include making it a crime to sell or possess digital firearm instructions without a license and requiring all 3D printers sold in the state to have software that blocks firearm printing.

How does Colion Noir view New York's 3D printer software proposals?

Colion Noir views New York's proposals to block 3D printing of firearms via software as technological censorship. He argues that 3D printers process shapes and measurements, and such blocks would render the machines useless for their intended purposes.

What are the potential impacts of New York's proposed 3D printer legislation?

The proposed legislation could criminalize the sharing of digital firearm designs and mandate restrictive software on 3D printers, potentially impacting the utility of the technology and raising concerns about censorship and Second Amendment rights.

What is the significance of New York's proposed 3D printer laws?

New York's proposals are described as 'first-in-the-nation,' particularly the mandate for 3D printers to include software preventing the printing of firearms. This sets a precedent for potential future legislation elsewhere.

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