Firing 3D-printed, automatic or modified guns
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What triggers it
Real use of a homemade (e.g. 3D-printed) firearm, an automatic firearm, auto-fire or simulated auto-fire accessories, high-capacity magazines, or homemade silencers.
What YouTube says
“Content showing use of a homemade firearm (e.g. 3D printed gun), an automatic firearm, or any of the below accessories:”
We last checked this against YouTube's page on .
How to fix it
Leave out footage of these weapons in use, or accept an 18+ restriction.
Good to know
Look for full-auto fire, bump stocks, drum or extended magazines, and printed gun parts. Firearms in films and video games are not covered.
Can FYProof spot it?
A full check of your video looks for it in what's shown and what's said. What a check finds is an estimate, not a guarantee.
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- Speech: looked at for this rule
- On-screen text: not for this rule
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- Hashtags: not for this rule
Sounds other than speech, such as music, aren't checked.
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