3D guns UK
Campus Alert: UK Tightens Controls on 3D Printed Firearms at Universities
United Kingdom (UK) authorities are warning that while 3D printing is an incredible tool for innovation, it’s increasingly being misused to for homemade guns, a problem seen in recent cases…
Cracking the Case: How Police and Science Took Down a 3D Printed Gunsmith
It started with a tip in January 2022. Police in the West Midlands region of the UK launched Operation Captiva after receiving information that something suspicious was happening in one…
3DPrint.com Investigates: 3D Printed Gun Arrests in 2024 Steady, Yet Lower than 2023
Last year, 3DPrint.com reported a significant rise in arrests related to 3D printed guns, and the trend shows no sign of slowing down. By mid-2024, 64 arrests have already been…
3D Printed Guns in Europe: Recent Developments, Legal Complexities, and Insights from an Expert
From early muskets to modern handguns and rifles, Europe has a rich history of firearm production, with many famous manufacturers, such as Beretta in Italy, Heckler & Koch in Germany,…
3D Printed Gun-Related Arrests Double from 2022
In the fight against illicit firearms, the growing number of arrests related to 3D printed guns is a red flag rising yearly. Last year, 3DPrint.com’s report shed light on the…
In the Crosshairs of the Law: Arrest, Bail, and Sentencing for 3D Printed Gun Offenses
Recent incidents involving 3D printed firearms have underscored the growing concern over the illegal production and distribution of these ghost weapons. In the Canadian city of Winnipeg, a man was…
