The Government Wants To Control Your 3D Printer So You Don't Print Gun Parts

Published on January 22, 2026
Duration: 5:08

Colion Noir critically analyzes New York Governor Kathy Hochul's proposals to control 3D printed firearms, arguing that software mandates on 3D printers are technically infeasible and infringe on Second Amendment rights. He contends that such measures are ineffective given existing gun laws and represent 'security theater.'

Quick Summary

Colion Noir critically analyzes New York's proposals to control 3D printed firearms, arguing that mandating software blocks on 3D printers is technically infeasible. He contends that these printers execute geometric measurements, not object recognition, and that such regulations infringe on Second Amendment rights and constitute 'security theater.'

Chapters

  1. 00:00NY 3D Printed Gun Proposals
  2. 00:283D Printer Software Mandate
  3. 01:18Critique of Software Blocks
  4. 01:50Constitutional Advocacy
  5. 02:352026 State of the State Agenda
  6. 03:06Effectiveness of Gun Control

Frequently Asked Questions

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

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed making it a crime to sell or possess digital 3D firearm instructions without a license. Additionally, there's a proposal for a law requiring 3D printers sold in the state to have software that blocks the creation of firearm components.

Why does Colion Noir criticize the proposed 3D printer software blocks?

Colion Noir argues that 3D printers operate on geometric measurements, not object recognition. He contends that blocking 'gun' shapes would necessitate crippling the printer's ability to print basic geometric forms, making the mandate technically infeasible and impractical.

What is the 'security theater' argument regarding gun control?

The 'security theater' argument suggests that certain security measures, like proposed controls on 3D printed guns, are performative and designed to appear effective rather than actually addressing the problem. The speaker points to existing strict gun laws in New York not preventing shootings as evidence.

How do 3D printers work in relation to printing firearm components?

3D printers create objects by layering material based on precise geometric measurements and digital blueprints. They do not inherently recognize specific objects like 'gun parts'; they simply execute the provided design data, making software-based blocking of specific items technically complex.

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