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Daring AM: New Jersey Gun Investigation Triggers Concern Over 3D Printed Firearm Switches
Recent events across the United States have highlighted a concerning trend in the use of 3D printed firearms in criminal activities. These cases, ranging from New Jersey to Iowa and…
A Landscape of 3D Printed Gun Regulations in the U.S.
3D printed firearms present a unique challenge worldwide, where technology intersects with legal nuances. In the United States specifically, no federal law prohibits the making or possession of 3D printed…
Professional 3D Printed Guns and the New Frontier: An Interview with Forerunner 3D Printing
Forerunner 3D Printing (F3DP) is a pioneer in the 3D printed firearm industry. With special licenses that allow it to manufacture and test guns, including automatic weapons, the company navigates…
Indianapolis Man 3D Printing Firearm Parts Sentenced for Machine Gun Possession
A significant crackdown on illegal gun modification and trafficking led to the conviction of 31-year-old Indianapolis resident Micah Moore. On September 14, 2023, the United States Attorney’s Office of the…
Global Crackdown on 3D Printed Ghost Guns Escalates
In just one week, law enforcement agencies in Canada, Trinidad and Tobago, Pennsylvania, and New York reported busts involving 3D printed guns. In Canada, a joint operation led by the…
US Supreme Court Maintains ATF Authority as 3D Printed Gun Arrests Continue
Amid growing concerns over the untraceable nature of ghost guns, including 3D printed firearms, the US Supreme Court recently upheld the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) ‘s…
3D Printed Gun Trend Continues: From the Streets to the Courts
As more news stories involving 3D printed firearms emerge, the global conversation intensifies. These recent incidents highlight the widening intersections of technology, personal liberties, and public safety concerns. In Bellevue,…
Sen. Gillibrand Spearheads Effort Against 3D Printed Guns with New Legislation
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand formally announced the 3D Printed Gun Safety Act, a legislative initiative initially introduced by Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey in July 2021. The bill’s primary objective is…
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…
