New York law requires gun permit applicants to submit social media accounts for review
They must show they have the 'character and conduct' to be trusted with a firearm.
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Biden administration cracks down on 3D-printed 'ghost guns'
The new rule makes dealers serialize 3D-printed firearms.
Facebook temporarily bans ads for gun accessories and military gear
The pause will last through President-elect Biden's inauguration.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
European police hacked encrypted phones used by thousands of criminals
It led to one of the largest law enforcement busts ever.
More than 20 attorneys general are trying to ban 3D-printed guns
They're suing the Trump administration over a recent rule change.
'Life is Strange 2' and the reality of gun violence in games
Life is Strange isn't a first-person shooter, but guns play a big role.
Facebook, Instagram ban influencers from promoting guns and vaping
The social networks are closing an ad loophole.
The legal battle over 3D-printed guns is far from over
A judge overturned the settlement that allowed Defense Distributed to publish blueprints online.
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3D gun distributor Cody Wilson deported to the US
He's going to face an American court relatively quickly.
Texas company sells plans for 3D-printed guns despite ban
Cody Wilson claims he can sell the blueprints to private customers.
Facebook is blocking links to 3D-printed gun files
The blueprints violate the company's rules on restricted goods.
Seattle judge blocks release of designs for 3D-printed guns
They were set to go on sale tomorrow.
America's love affair with firearms bleeds into gaming culture
There are precious few problems in games that can't be solved with shooting.
Facebook blocks gun accessory ads to the under 18s
From July 21st, advertisements for scopes, flashlights and holsters will be age-restricted.
Reddit bans communities trading firearms and drugs
It's part of an effort to clean up the site's act.
YouTube bans videos that sell guns and accessories
The updated policies also prohibit tutorials on how to make or upgrade firearms.
For the people in the back: Video games don't cause violence
But the White House wants to talk about 'em anyway.
Google Shopping's 'gun' ban blocked people from buying wine
Sometimes filtering works too well for its own good.
