Washington: Committee Vote on 3-D Printing Ban Next Week

Next week, the House Civil Rights & Judiciary committee has scheduled a vote on House Bill 2320, regarding 3-D printing bans, for Wednesday, February 4th.

Please contact members of the committee by using the TAKE ACTION button below and urge them to OPPOSE HB 2320.

HB 2320 attempts to prohibit the private use of 3-D printers and milling machines for manufacturing firearms and firearms parts that are already illegal or restricted under state law. Additionally, HB 2320 prohibits the possession of digital instruction files and/or code related to firearm components by private individuals, which has both First, Second and Fifth Amendment implications. 

The title of this bill is misleading the public. This bill isn’t just about use of 3D machines and digital codes to manufacture firearms, it contains a catch-all stating that the manufacture/assembly of any of the regulated items by “other means” is also prohibited. This bill sets forth a dangerous precedent for enforcement and policing of the internet by state officials and raises concerns regarding an individual’s protection from self-incrimination. 

Please stay tuned to the NRA-ILA website and your inbox for updates as this legislative session progresses.