3D Printed Guns
3D Printed Liberator Handgun Creator Cody Wilson Gets Some Support from Republican Members of Congress
Two years ago, Cody Wilson, the inventor of the 3D printable Liberator handgun, uploaded the 3D printable files for the Liberator to his website Defense Distributed. After only two days,…
Any Thoughts, Mate? Australian Bust Furthers Conversation Regarding Criminalization of 3D Printed Guns
A few bad apples can spoil the whole bunch. It’s a saying we all know well, and it keeps ringing in my head regarding 3D printing and guns. Those errant…
Australia’s Gold Coast: Loaded 3D Printed Gun Found in Raid of Sophisticated Meth Lab
It was bound to happen, but who would have thought so soon? Just on the heels of further Aussie legislation and restrictions on 3D printed guns so as to begin pre-empting…
The World’s First Fully 3D Printed Revolver is Here
Mechanical engineering student James Patrick recently uploaded a video to his YouTube channel showing off the fully functional PM522 Washbear .22LR revolver that he designed and 3D printed. With the…
New South Wales, Australia: Parliament Passes Law Banning Possession of 3D Files for Guns
It’s no secret that criminals enjoy technology and the ‘next best thing’ as much as the law-abiding folk. And just because they are bad guys doesn’t mean they can’t harness…
American Gun Show Uses Art and 3D Printing to Start a Conversation about Guns
The United States Constitution for the most part is a remarkably well written document that lays down in clear and precise language the framework for our nation, however, there are…
3D Printing Shotgun Slugs with bronzeFill PLA Filament
There has been an ongoing debate over how to deal with 3D printable firearms raging for years now. Granted, it is only simmering for the moment, but depending on the…
The 3D Printed Arms Race Just Got Real with This Working Handheld Railgun
Electromagnetic projectile launchers called railguns are what many in the military are hoping will be the weapon of the future. A railgun doesn’t use traditional projectile propellants like gunpowder or…
3D Printed Nuclear Weapons are Coming! (But Not Really)
The history of newspaper publishing is rich with improbable doomsday scenarios that are hyped up beyond seriousness, especially when someone invents some new technology that is difficult to understand. Facts or…
Mass Effect M8-Avenger Assault Rifle Has Been 3D Printed
Mass Effect is a popular action and role-playing shooter video game series. It was developed by the Canadian company BioWare, and released for play on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3…
The 10 Coolest Things to Ever Be 3D Printed
Okay, I know a list like this may be a tad bit too cliché for the internet but after covering the industry for close to two years now I thought…
College Student Designs & 3D Prints a Working Semi-Automatic Revolver
A lot has been made about the 3D printing of firearms. Whether you are for or against the rights to own and operate a gun, there is no denying that…
Cody Wilson’s 3D Printed Liberator Lawsuit on Its Way to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
The landmark lawsuit against the United States State Department filed by gun rights advocate Cody Wilson and the creator of the 3D printed Liberator pistol continues to gain steam, even…
3D Printed Rubber Band Shooting Semi-Automatic–Loom Launcher Now on Kickstarter
Adrian van Wijk says his LoomLauncher is the world’s first 3D printed, mechanical, multi-shot, self-priming, rubber-band launcher – and it’s all designed to be 3D printed in a single run….
The Shuty Hybrid 3D Printed 9mm Pistol Raises Questions About 3D Printed Gun Control
I say this as both a firearm enthusiast and an advocate for strong firearm regulation. It is becoming evident that there is a point when we as a society are…
Cody Wilson Denied Requested Injunction in His Ongoing 3D Printed Gun Lawsuit
On Friday August 7th, US District Judge Robert Pitman denied Cody Wilson’s motion for a preliminary injunction against the State Department’s order to remove the digital files of his 3D…
A 3D Printed M-200 Sniper Rifle Model Opens the Door to the Sniper’s Craft
The CheyTac Intervention, an American-made, bolt-action sniper rifle, is manufactured by CheyTac LLC. With a 7-round detachable, single-stack magazine, the M-200, as it’s also known, fires .408 caliber or .375 Chey…
United Nations’ Second Meeting of Governmental Experts Discusses Dangers of 3D Printable Firearms
I’m sure you all know by now that governments across the globe are paying particular attention to the 3D printing space when it comes to the fabrication of undetectable firearms….
Sintercore Creates 3D Printed Magazine Extension for Glock Handgun
Earlier this year, Michigan-based Sintercore released what they called the first commercially-available 3D printed muzzle brake for the AR-15, and now the company has announced the availability of a 3D…
Why I Don’t Fear 3D Printed Guns (And Neither Should You)
We all know that the potential of 3D printing is massive. Open any newspaper around the world and chances are you’ll see at least one story about 3D printing doing…
3 Dangers Society Faces From 3D Printing
I consider myself a tech-optimist. I truly believe that anything is possible with the right technology and science to back it. I envision a future, perhaps even in my lifetime…
Designer 3D Prints & Shares Poison Dart Gun in Response to Ban on Online Weapon Schematics Sharing
It’s a well-known fact in basic psychology that as soon as you tell people not to do something, that is exactly what they will want to do; in fact, many…
This Week’s Top 3D Printable 3DShare Models: Gun, Female Parts, Tape Dispenser & More
This week’s top 3D Share printable models has a special guest star: the ever controversial 3D printable parts to make your own version of Cody Wilson’s Liberator gun! It has already…
Hong Kong Terrorists Caught With 3D Printer, Perhaps Looking to Modify Airsoft Guns
Terrorism is a major concern for law enforcement officials around the world, and as technology progresses they must adapt so that they are prepared to protect those whom they are…
