It’s Never Enough for the Left to Limit Gun Rights, They Have to Restrict Free Speech, Too

3d printing printed gun

Auto sears, which can be fabricated from plastic or metal, are often disguised as innocuous objects—such as toys—and can be produced at home for as little as $5. The digital files used to manufacture them are frequently distributed through encrypted platforms, many of which are used by extremist groups.

The legislation builds on a 2023 proposal that sought to criminalize not only the production of 3D printed firearms and components, but also the distribution of the digital blueprints used to create them. That language is incorporated into this updated bill.

This proposal aligns with a broader, multi-pronged strategy by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office to address the proliferation of untraceable, homemade firearms. In June 2023, District Attorney Bragg, Senator Hoylman-Sigal, and Assemblymember Rosenthal introduced a bill that would classify the production of 3D printed firearms and components as a class D felony, and the distribution of digital blueprints for these items as a class A misdemeanor. This language has been incorporated into the new version of the bill as well.

The revised legislation reflects ongoing efforts by District Attorney Bragg and his office to curb the spread of 3 -printed guns and parts. In March, Bragg sent letters to 3D printing companies urging them to implement stronger safeguards to prevent the creation of such weapons. His office is also in discussions with platforms that host blueprint files to address related concerns. In 2024, the office contacted YouTube, prompting the platform to update its policies regarding content tied to 3D printed firearms and ammunition.

“No one should be allowed to create instruments of war with a 3D printer,” said Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Housing. “As the federal government feverishly works to roll back key gun control measures, New York must do everything in its power to protect communities from the proliferation of illegal firearms. My legislation with Senator Hoylman-Sigal would ban the manufacture of ghost guns and ghost gun parts, further empowering law enforcement to seize and remove these dangerous weapons from our streets.”  

Since launching its Ghost Guns Initiative in 2020, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has prosecuted numerous high-profile cases and seized over 92 illegal firearms, 134 ghost gun parts, 443 high-capacity magazines, 49 silencers, and other rapid-fire accessories.

— Paloma Duran in New York Bill Aims to Criminalize Online Sharing of 3D Printed Gun Blueprints

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  1. .40 cal Booger

    The Big Lawsuit That Just Hit the ATF.

    You may recall the story of Bryan Malinowski, the Arkansas airport executive that was gunned down [i.e. ‘murdered’, ‘wrongfully killed’] by ATF agents in March of 2024. Washington Gun Law President, William Kirk, discusses the newly filed lawsuit by the surviving members of the family which alleges that the ATF far exceeded necessary force, failed to comply with their own regulations, and are responsible for the wrongful death of Mr. Malinowski. This lawsuit has some teeth and this will be a good test for the new and improved ATF and DOJ.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uhnWGICOLY

    1. IIRC, govt agents can be individually sued if they act beyone their authority. Intentiopnally violating agency policies and procedures is not within the authority delegated to individual govt employees.

  2. .40 cal Booger

    Denying free speech: Antifa Attacks Christians Praying; So Obviously Seattle Mayor Defends Antifa.



    Again, this being Seattle, the mayor condemned…the Christians, and demanded an investigation into why Christians would be allowed to gather in public in his city. Obviously, they are dangerous right-wingers–fascists, as the Seattle Times called them, believe it or not–and the police and the parks authorities should have denied them the right to assemble.

    Free speech is great and all that, you see, but only if you want to say what the left wants. Disagreeing with leftists is incitement to violence.
    …”

    [statement from the left wing marxist socialist scumbag mayor] “Seattle is proud of our reputation as a welcoming, inclusive city for LGBTQ+ communities, and we stand with our trans neighbors when they face bigotry and injustice. Today’s far-right rally was held here for this very reason – to provoke a reaction by promoting beliefs that are inherently opposed to our city’s values, in the heart of Seattle’s most prominent LGBTQ+ neighborhood.

    When the humanity of trans people and those who have been historically marginalized is questioned, we triumph by demonstrating our values through our words and peaceful protest – we lose our voice when this is disrupted by violence, chaos, and confusion.

    While there are broad First Amendment requirements around permitting events under free speech protections, I am directing the Parks Department to review all of the circumstances of this application to understand whether there were legal location alternatives or other adjustments that could have been pursued. The Police Department will complete an after-action report of this event, including understanding preparation, crowd management tactics, and review of arrests and citations.
    …”

    https://hotair.com/david-strom/2025/05/27/antifa-attacks-christians-praying-for-children-seattle-mayor-defends-antifa-n3803155

  3. .40 cal Booger

    Trump Pardons Former Sheriff Scott Jenkins to Counter Biden’s ‘Corrupt and Weaponized’ Dept. of Justice.



    ‘Sheriff Scott Jenkins, his wife Patricia, and their family have been dragged through HELL by a Corrupt and Weaponized Biden DOJ. In fact, during his trial, when Sheriff Jenkins tried to offer exculpatory evidence to support himself, the Biden Judge, Robert Ballou, refused to allow it, shut him down, and then went on a tirade. As we have seen, in Federal, City, and State Courts, Radical Left or Liberal Judges allow into evidence what they feel like, not what is mandated under the Constitution and Rules of Evidence. This Sheriff is a victim of an overzealous Biden Department of Justice, and doesn’t deserve to spend a single day in jail. He is a wonderful person, who was persecuted by the Radical Left ‘monsters,’ and ‘left for dead.’

    This is why I, as President of the United States, see fit to end his unfair sentence, and grant Sheriff Jenkins a FULL and Unconditional Pardon. He will NOT be going to jail tomorrow, but instead will have a wonderful and productive life.
    …”

    https://twitchy.com/aaronwalker/2025/05/27/scott-jenkins-pardon-n2413376

  4. Imagine how many great things our country could do if we stopped focusing our resources on stupid distractions.

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