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Seems like a stupid thing to go after considering Americans have been killing themselves with guns before 3D printers were widely available.
This has nothing to do with guns.
They want to install software blocks that makes sure no one prints copyright figures or DIY replacement parts, while watching printers for unique IP to steal.
Today, 100% of things being designed are fast prototyped in plastic with 3D printers.
Not sure why the printing community is worried now, when AutoCAD has been forcing designs to their cloud servers for a decade, which is about IP theft.