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Electronic Frontier FoundationonMastodon2h ago
EFF’s Associate Director of Technology Policy and Research, Cliff Braun gave testimony at the CA Assembly to urge the rejection of AB2047, a bill that claims to keep Californians safe, but will surveil and harm people with no interest in creating firearms. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/dangers-californias-legislation-censor-3d-printing
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Analysis Summary
EFF's Cliff Braun testified before the California Assembly against AB2047, which would require 3D printers sold in California to have state-approved firearm-detection software by 2029. Braun argues the bill will impose surveillance and compliance costs on millions of lawful users who have no interest in printing firearms—people making trinkets, spare parts, or small products. The bill is positioned as a gun-safety measure but EFF contends it's technically infeasible and will harm innovation while creating criminal liability for users who modify their own equipment.
Claims Analysis (4)
“Cliff Braun is EFF's Associate Director of Technology Policy and Research”
Confirmed by multiple independent sources including RocketReach and news coverage citing his title at EFF.
“Braun gave testimony at the CA Assembly to urge rejection of AB2047”
Web sources confirm Braun's active opposition and detailed analysis of AB2047 as of mid-April 2026, consistent with assembly testimony activities during this period. Recent coverage (April 14-15) documents his opposition.
“AB2047 claims to keep Californians safe”
Bill text and legislative summaries confirm this is framed as a public safety measure targeting untraceable 3D-printed firearms.
“The bill will surveil and harm people with no interest in creating firearms”
EFF and Braun argue the bill's surveillance and compliance requirements harm lawful users with innocent 3D printer uses—a policy criticism supported by technical analysis but contested by bill sponsors.
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