The 3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025 would make it illegal to distribute computer files or code online that can be used to 3D-print firearms or firearm parts. The bill targets anyone who intentionally shares these digital instructions, such as Computer Aided Design files, over the internet or the World Wide Web. Congress wrote the legislation in response to concerns that 3D-printed guns are untraceable, may evade metal detectors due to plastic components, and allow people prohibited from owning firearms—including felons and domestic abusers—to circumvent background checks and licensing requirements. The bill would amend federal firearms law (Title 18, Chapter 44) but does not specify criminal penalties, funding amounts, or implementation timelines in the text provided. The sponsors argue this targeted approach addresses a national security and public safety threat while avoiding restrictions on computer programmers' First Amendment rights.
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