8.87 Device-Making Equipment-Illegal Possession or Production (18 U.S.C. Sec. 1029(a)(4)) is a criminal offense in the United States, punishable by up to 15 years in prison for individuals convicted of the crime. This offense involves possessing, manufacturing, or producing any equipment, device, or material that is primarily used for the production or assembly of a counterfeit access device. This includes devices such as counterfeit credit cards, debit cards, ATM cards, and other unauthorized access devices. Different types of device-making equipment that can be used for this offense include computer software, hardware, and blank plastic cards. Additionally, any materials such as printing plates, chemicals, and presses that are used to make the counterfeit access devices are also illegal.