NY Pushing Software To Censor Your 3D Printer Over Guns

Published on January 23, 2026
Duration: 1:48

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed legislation targeting 3D printed firearms, including criminalizing the sale or possession of digital firearm instructions without a license. A key proposal mandates software on all 3D printers sold in New York to block firearm printing. Colion Noir critiques these measures as technological censorship that would cripple printer utility.

Quick Summary

New York is proposing legislation to combat 3D printed guns, including criminalizing the sale of digital firearm instructions without a license and mandating software on 3D printers to block firearm designs. Colion Noir criticizes these measures as technological censorship that would limit printer functionality.

Chapters

  1. 00:00NY Legislative Proposals for 3D Printed Guns
  2. 00:28Mandatory 3D Printer Software Block
  3. 01:03Database and Safety Standards Proposed
  4. 01:18Critique of Software Censorship on 3D Printers

Frequently Asked Questions

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

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed making it a crime to sell or possess digital firearm instructions without a license. Additionally, all 3D printers sold in New York would be required to have software that blocks the printing of firearms.

How would New York's proposed law affect 3D printers?

The proposed law would mandate that all 3D printers sold in New York include software designed to block the printing of firearms. This measure is intended to combat the proliferation of untraceable weapons.

What is the argument against New York's 3D printer software proposals?

Colion Noir argues that these software blocks constitute technological censorship. He contends that 3D printers merely process measurements and shapes, and such restrictions would cripple their general utility for legitimate purposes.

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