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David
@davidtobin.bsky.social

If you haven't send in an email about the bill regulating 3D Printing, here's 5 talking points that will get you on track. Here's the site with the 4 emails to hit up: www.the3dprintingnerd.com/ab2047 (1/6)

the3dprintingnerd.comStop AB2047 - California's bill that pulls 3D printers from schools and businessesA plain-language guide to AB2047 you can share with your school board, PTA, or neighbor. Learn what's at stake and how to take action.

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David
@davidtobin.bsky.social

(2/6) Bill assumes that software can reliably distinguish firearm components from millions of legitimate mechanical parts. Geometry alone doesn't provide that distinction. False positives & negatives are mentioned, and DOJ is being asked to certify technology that is ok w/ that.

David
@davidtobin.bsky.social

(3/6) California already criminalizes illegal manufacture of firearms. AB 2047 shifts regulation from bad actors to general-purpose manufacturing equipment used overwhelmingly for lawful purposes.

David
@davidtobin.bsky.social

(4/6) Someone intent on violating the law can simply obtain equipment outside California, build one from components, or use open-source alternatives.

David
@davidtobin.bsky.social

(5/6) Legislature is effectively asking DOJ to define what qualifies as acceptable detection technology. Those policy choices, not just technical details, will determine which products can be sold in California. Yes. Really.