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Hi Devin,<br>
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This is an interesting question. As I understand the general issue,
the current question is whether the code that would allow 3D
printing should be made freely available over the Internet. The
outcome of that decision will determine how easy it will be for
anyone to get the basic computer instructions to print a 3D gun
without having to write the code from scratch. I'm sure the
instructions are already out there in the dark corners of the
Internet. <br>
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Thinking about your question, would a library allow any visitor to
print any other weapon, say a 3D knife? What about printing 3D drug
paraphernalia or 3D sex toys? Local library use policies could be
structured in a way that could prevent 3D printing of all weapons
and a variety of other items through the use of library technology.
For instance, a library might specify a policy that limits the use
of a library 3D printer to pre-installed objects. A library could
maintain control over the use of the machine and evaluate objects
added for public use. It has been a common computer use policy to
prohibit loading unauthorized software in order to maintain the
integrity of library equipment. It is also common that library
behavior policies prohibit possession of weapons, drugs and material
harmful to minors on library property.<br>
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The 3D gun case is huge, but if the plans are released and widely
available it does not necessarily lead to a library being required
to provide the means for any person to implement those plans on
demand.<br>
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Just my 2¢.<br>
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Paul McCann<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 8/2/2018 10:46 AM, Devin Erlandson
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<div dir="ltr">Some food for thought: <a
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<div>We're mostly well-aware that in Michigan we cannot create
policies that ban guns from our libraries. Can we ban guns
from being 3D printed? I'm not 100% sure the answer is so
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<div>Is this something that's on your radar?<br clear="all">
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