Dossier
Ghost-gun bill
Coverage of Ghost-gun bill in the Nexus archive.
- California ghost-gun bill wants 3D printers to play cop, EFF says
A California bill aims to require 3D printers to assist law enforcement in tracking ghost guns, which are untraceable firearms made via 3D printing. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has commented on the proposal, likely expressing concerns about privacy and regulatory overreach.
- California ghost-gun bill wants 3D printers to play cop, EFF says
California's proposed legislation aims to require 3D printer manufacturers to block firearms, raising concerns from digital rights groups like the EFF. The bill could restrict open source tools and introduce new surveillance risks by forcing vendors to inspect print files.