It’s blatant extortion now.

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    I wonder how many people know you can download for free or purchase the files for 3D printed guns. The additional parts can be bought, legally, in discreet kits from easy to find online sellers - but many of those parts can be bought or modified from commercially available hardware. I wonder if people know that.

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      FYI, the Trudeau government wants that to be illegal, not the actual download build and use, but just the knowledge to be able to do it.

      If I find the information again I will upload a link.

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        I have a hard time believing that because it would be nearly impossible to implement, monitor and prosecute. Not to mention Trudeau is no longer the party leader. Not to mention you can’t really ban having the knowledge to do something.

        Do you mean Bill C-21? Because that only covered the possession and distribution of files and parts for ghost guns.

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          I can’t recall if it was a video I watched it something on Reddit a while ago. I don’t believe it is current but it’s the direction they want to go.

          Not sure if Carney will have the same push as Trudeau.

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            Someone on the internet is telling me thought crimes are going to illegal based on something they maybe read or saw somewhere. Better believe 'em.

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        The receiver is the part of the gun with a serial number that has to be reported to the government when sold or transferred. Every other part and ammunition are normal goods with few restrictions.

        Only one part needs to be self crafted to make and fire a ghost gun. They are not impossible to detect through investigation or forensics, they’re just unregistered.