Signed by Governor Phil Murphy

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendment and pass a bill that prohibits 3D printed firearms.

Highlights:

• Prohibits an individual from manufacturing a firearm using a three-dimensional printer (Sec. 3).

• Prohibits an individual from assembling a firearm without a serial number registered with a federally licensed manufacturer (Sec. 3).

• Prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm that does not resemble a handgun, rifle, shotgun, or machine gun (Sec. 2).

• Prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm that is constructed entirely of non-metal materials and cannot be detected by security screenings (Sec. 2).

• Prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm with a point of first retail sale that cannot be traced by law enforcement officials (Sec. 3).

• Classifies the possession of a covert or undetectable firearm as a crime of the third degree (Sec. 3).

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