YouTube tightens its restrictions on firearms videos

YouTube is introducing changes to the moderation of firearms videos. The platform already bans content aimed at selling guns, instructions on how to make guns or ammunition, and how to install accessories. Now the company is introducing age restrictions on other types of videos.

This includes videos of weapons that have been made independently, for example, on a 3D printer, as well as automatic weapons and certain accessories. Such videos will have age restrictions for users under the age of 18.

Videos that demonstrate how to remove safety devices from firearms will be banned from the platform entirely. Any videos that are intended to be sold through private sale or that refer to the purchase of weapons will also be banned.

The new changes will come into force on June 18.