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Is an e-reader case as dangerous as a Glock 19?
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TL;DR
- A creator designed a 3D-printed e-reader case shaped like a Glock 19, dubbed the 'Gundle'.
- New laws in New York and California propose mandating gun-blocking software on 3D printers to prevent the creation of firearms.
- Critics argue the technology is underdeveloped and could result in false positives, blocking non-gun items like the e-reader case.
- Makers and experts question the effectiveness and potential for overreach of such scanning software, advocating for open-source principles.
- Lawmakers contend the software is necessary to combat the rise of untraceable 'ghost guns' and enhance public safety.