3D printed firearms
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…
Daring AM: Guns, Teens, and the Continued 3D Printing of Firearms
The rise of 3D printed firearms continues to make headlines worldwide, with recent incidents highlighting the growing concern over these untraceable and accessible weapons. Law enforcement agencies in several regions…
Small Arms Silencer Market Represents a Significant 3D Printing Opportunity
Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) has released a comprehensive market study titled “Additive Manufacturing of Small Arms Silencers: An AM Market Opportunity.” The report provides a detailed analysis of how…
3D Printing Terror? New Study Highlights Right-Wing Extremists’ Use of 3D Printed Guns
In the last decade, there has been increased concern that some groups are turning to 3D printed firearms, creating new challenges for law enforcement. A recent study provides an in-depth…
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 Printing News Briefs, June 15, 2024: 3D Printed Research & Lamps & Guns & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs today, we’ll start with some business and research news, then move on to a software tool. We’ve got a story about an accused terrorist and…
Polls of the Week: Are 3D Printed Guns a Threat and Should We Regulate Them?
One of the most controversial topics in the 3D printing industry, hands-down, is guns. It’s been a major point of contention for years, and people typically have very strong opinions…
3D Printing News Briefs, April 3, 2024: Kickstarter FDM 3D Printer, Artificial Eyes, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs today, we’re talking about an FDM 3D printer on Kickstarter, advancements in artificial eye creation, and 3D printed solenoids for electromagnets. Then we’ll move on…
Daring AM: The Global Crackdown on 3D Printed Firearms Continues
In the last few years, a surge in police raids uncovering 3D printed guns has led to concerns about their growing association with criminal gangs. Although typically seen as inferior…
Daring AM: Canada Tackles Increase of 3D Printed Gun Arrests and Sentences
Recent incidents in Canada have brought to light the arrest of individuals for possessing illegal 3D printed firearms, among other charges. These incidents, which resulted in multiple arrests, serve as…
Alleged NYPD Report on 3D Printed Firearms Leaked Online
An advocate for 3D printed firearms published a document allegedly from the New York Police Department (NYPD) on “ghost guns” made with 3D printed components. The individual claims to have…
New York Bill Would Require Background Check to Buy a 3D Printer over 3D Printed Gun Fears
The public debate regarding 3D printed weapons has taken a potentially pernicious turn, as New York State considers a bill regulating the sale of 3D printers, rather than guns themselves….
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…
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…
3D Printed Gun Arrests, Raids and a Man who Got $3,000 at a Gun Buyback
Following an investigative story published by 3DPrint.com this June about 3D printed gun-related arrests and confirmation by the Dutch police of an increase in this type of ghost weapons (unserialized,…
No, Shinzo Abe’s Murder Weapon Probably Wasn’t a 3D Printed Gun
Amid the assassination of Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, one detail stood out: the weapon used was homemade. This has led to speculation about whether it was a 3D…
Dutch Police Confirm Increase in 3D Printed Guns
Dutch police recently revealed that there has been a significant increase in 3D printed weapons in the Netherlands and abroad. The announcement comes after the National Unit, which combats serious…
3D Printed Gun Arrests Tripled in Less Than Two Years – 3DPrint.com Investigates
Gun violence is on the rise. Recent events, including mass shootings at an elementary school in Texas, a deadly assault at a medical facility in Oklahoma, and last year’s anti-Semitic…
3D Printing News Briefs, January 29, 2022: Magnets, Materials, & More
We’re starting with some interesting research on 3D printing molecular magnets in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and then moving on to materials, as the Lehvoss Group plans to present…
Teen Shoots Self Accidentally with Gun Made with 3D Printed Parts
A 16-year-old from the Virginia city of Hopewell shot himself in the leg by accident while working on a home-made semiautomatic pistol. The boy had apparently been assembling a gun…
3D Printing News Briefs, August 19, 2021: Software Release, Medical Devices, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’ve got an updated software release to tell you about, followed by news of a medical device startup using Nanofabrica’s Tera 250 micro AM…
HEXWAVE: Waving Goodbye to “Threat” of 3D Printed Guns?
3D printed guns remain a controversy, despite the comparatively little threat they pose compared to mass-produced weaponry (that isn’t to say that there are no dangers to the technology). As…
