3D printed gun laws
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Club Q Suspect May Have Explored 3D Printed Gun Parts in 2021, Relatives Say
In a new turn of events, the story behind the November 19, 2022 Club Q shootings that left five dead and 25 injured is becoming increasingly complicated. Now, an El…
New US Federal Rule Treats 3D Printed Guns Like Any Other Firearm
In April 2022, President Biden expressed his determination to crack down on ghost guns, promising that “if you commit a crime with a ghost gun, expect federal prosecution.” Now, a…
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…
Senators’ Letter to YouTube Highlights Weakness of US Government’s Stance on 3D Printed Guns
On February 15, a group of five Democratic senators sent a letter to YouTube’s CEO, Susan Wojcicki, urging her to step up the site’s efforts to ban videos that instruct…
New Singapore Law Criminalizes Possession of Blueprints for 3D Printing Guns
Singapore moved to control digital blueprints for 3D printing guns or major gun parts, like barrels or trigger mechanisms. On January 5, 2021, Parliament passed a new Guns, Explosives, and…
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…