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US Justice Department and ATF Push to Stop 3D Printed Machine Gun Switches
For years, the spotlight on 3D printing’s potential for firearm production has revolved around fully 3D printed guns. However, the attention has now shifted to a far smaller, cheaper, and…
Texas Cracks Down on Illegal Gun Switches, Including 3D Printed Ones
Texas has unveiled Operation Texas Kill Switch, a new initiative to target illegal machine gun-conversion devices, commonly known as “switches.” These tiny devices, often no bigger than an inch, can…
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…
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…
Florida Man Accused of Selling 3D Printed Machinegun to Undercover Agent
A criminal complaint filed by a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) agent resulted in a Jacksonville, Florida man’s arrest and indictment for creating homemade fully automatic weapons…
