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Congressman calls for ban on 3d printed guns

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http://boingboing.net/2012/12/09/congressman-calls-for-ban-on-3.html

Rep Steve Israel has called for a ban on of Wiki Weapons. The congressman points out (correctly) that all-plastic 3D printed weapons would not be easy to spot using traditional methods, such as metal detectors.
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well, its about time.

He is calling for the renewal of the 1988 federal "Undetectable Firearms Act" because he is afraid of plastic guns.
http://www.meetthe112th.com/latest-news/rep-steve-israel-urges-congress-to-renew-wiki-weapon-ban/

Other officials at the news conference included Suffolk County Police Chief of Department James Burke, who said 3-D printers could bring about the proliferation of guns “in our children’s bedrooms, in basements and in dorm rooms.”
“With the prices of these printers under $1,000, I think anyone can imagine the rise of an amateur gun maker in our community,” Burke said.
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The horror!
 
has anybody been able to even succesfully print out from start to finish all the pieces to make a functional gun? Might as well ban tools too, gon knows what kind of shit somebody could make with tools...[rolleyes] GMAFB

they havn't banned inkjet printers you can print fake money on those things. I'm gunna print me up some fake money at work today and buy a 3d printer and print me up some guns
 
I can't believe this bill is getting in the way of my proposed ban on unicorns outfitted with tank treads. This is an important issue. Think of the children!
 
ThePreBanMan said:
Can someone tell me the last time they saw a gun with a plastic barrel and chamber... Just asking... OR plastic cartridges?

How are they any less detectable than any other polymer pistol?
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This is really the silliest part of this whole thing! Yes, you can "print up" a receiver, or stock, etc., but any real functional parts still need to be metal.[rolleyes]
 
I heard there is something circulating on the internet that some guy made an AK-47 out of a shovel, I checked on Snopes and there isn't anything about it

:)
 
Time to stock up on preban 3d printers.

In Russia shovels don't shovel, they shoot!

sieveboy said:
I heard there is something circulating on the internet that some guy made an AK-47 out of a shovel, I checked on Snopes and there isn't anything about it

:)
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Jose said:
Mental retardation at its finest
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He is clearly hysterical, paranoid and delusional and overcome with irrational fears of inanimate objects and a danger to self and others - thus he requires involuntary commitment to ensure that he is of sound mind and does not harm himself or others while in this mental state. [wink]
 
Meanwhile, there is an epidemic of illegal flame throwers. We need to ban setting farts on fire to save the children.
 
Some of his other submitted legislation...


12. H.R.2039 : To suspend temporarily the duty on nightlights of plastic.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 5/26/2011) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 6/6/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

19. H.R.3621 : To suspend temporarily the duty on certain adjustable metal lighting fixtures.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 12/8/2011) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 12/13/2011 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

29. H.R.5130 : To suspend temporarily the duty on certain time switches.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 4/27/2012) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/2/2012 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

30. H.R.5131 : To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain porcelain lamp-holder housings.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 4/27/2012) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/2/2012 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

31. H.R.5132 : To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain aluminum lamp-holder housings.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 4/27/2012) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/2/2012 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

32. H.R.5133 : To suspend temporarily the duty on certain occupancy sensors.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 4/27/2012) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/2/2012 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

33. H.R.5134 : To suspend temporarily the duty on certain surge protectors.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 4/27/2012) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/2/2012 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

34. H.R.5135 : To suspend temporarily the duty on certain tamper resistant ground fault circuit interrupters.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 4/27/2012) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/2/2012 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

35. H.R.5136 : To suspend temporarily the duty on banana jack connectors.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 4/27/2012) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/2/2012 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

36. H.R.5137 : To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain brass lamp-holder housings.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 4/27/2012) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/2/2012 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

37. H.R.5138 : To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain plastic lamp-holder housings.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 4/27/2012) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/2/2012 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

38. H.R.5139 : To extend the temporary reduction of duty on certain 12-volt batteries.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 4/27/2012) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/2/2012 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

39. H.R.5140 : To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain electrical transformers.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 4/27/2012) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/2/2012 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

40. H.R.5141 : To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain 6-volt batteries.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 4/27/2012) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/2/2012 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

41. H.R.5142 : To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain color video monitors with flat panel screens.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 4/27/2012) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/2/2012 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade .

42. H.R.5433 : To suspend temporarily the duty on lightweight digital camera lenses measuring approximately 10 mm or more.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 5/7/2012) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/14/2012 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

43. H.R.5434 : To suspend temporarily the duty on lightweight digital camera lenses measuring approximately 70 mm or more.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 5/7/2012) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/14/2012 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

44. H.R.5435 : To suspend temporarily the duty on lightweight digital camera lenses measuring approximately 55 mm or more but not over 200 mm.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 5/7/2012) Cosponsors (None)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/14/2012 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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