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I'm somewhat new to this forum and was curious if the below law has been addressed by the forum readers yet. I find the below law particularly troubling, as it seems to be a 'catch-all' law. I would be curious as to how this was discussed by the legislative body. As written, the statute is too broad. From the below code, a "firearm component" could be a screw. Further, it places limits upon "how" instead of "what" part is manufactured, which supports the fact that the law is arbitrary and not rooted in a legitimate purpose. This is akin to a law that states that marijuana is illegal if grown with artificial lighting - but otherwise, legally grown. The use of the word "facilitating" makes the statute even more onerous. WIth this law in place, problems develop for anyone wishing to make parts utilizing a 3D printer -- parts which are entirely legal to purchase. Arguably, it is reasonable to perhaps have a law that prohibits the 3D manufacture of a lower receiver *without* a serial number, but to restrict 3D printing of a magazine (5 rounds, 7 rounds, or 10 rounds) or a "firearm component" is entirely unjustified. I've seen a great many discussions on many varied topics but to me this law is among the most troubling in this state. In essense, if not challenged, it will provide a gateway to forthcoming additional laws that may be equally -- perhaps, more-- unjustified in other areas of New Jersey's firearm laws. § Sec. 2C:39-9(l). Manufacturing or facilitating the manufacture of a firearm using a three-dimensional printer. In addition to any other criminal penalties provided under law it is a third degree crime for: (1) a person who is not registered or licensed to do so as a manufacturer as provided in chapter 58 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes, to use a three-dimensional printer or similar device to manufacture or produce a firearm, firearm receiver, magazine, or firearm component;