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Bill to curb 3D‑printed ‘ghost guns’ draws strong testimony on safety, constitutional and technical grounds
Summary
Sponsor Rep. Osman Saladin said HB 2,320 updates state law to make 3D‑printed and CNC‑milled firearms and related digital manufacturing code unlawful for unlicensed people; supporters described recovered 3D‑printed weapons and youth access, while opponents raised First and Fifth Amendment and overbreadth concerns and technical drafting issues.
The committee heard extensive testimony January 21 on HB 2,320, a package of measures aimed at curbing the manufacture and distribution of untraceable firearms produced with 3D printers or CNC milling machines and restricting digital instructions that enable such manufacture.
Staff summarized four core components: prohibiting manufacture of certain restricted firearms and components by 3D printers or CNC machines unless the maker is federally licensed; banning distribution or possession of digital firearm manufacturing code that would enable unlicensed manufacture;…
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