This article:
http://venturebeat.com/2012/08/23/3d-printing-weapons/
Basically, about a guy using a 3D printer to manufacture a AR-15 clone (that uses .22 ammo). But then, this isn't big news, I'm sure a person who's a skilled metal worker could cobble together a working firearm very easily.
To me, the more worrisome use of this technology would be to create a small concealable firearm, like in the movie "In The Line of Fire". But again, in the movie, the guy didn't use a 3D printer to make his gun.
I suppose my concern would be too many people could make small untraceable guns. A flood of .22, .25, or .32 semi-auto pistols could cause untold headaches for a community.
Anyone's thoughts on this?
http://venturebeat.com/2012/08/23/3d-printing-weapons/
Basically, about a guy using a 3D printer to manufacture a AR-15 clone (that uses .22 ammo). But then, this isn't big news, I'm sure a person who's a skilled metal worker could cobble together a working firearm very easily.
To me, the more worrisome use of this technology would be to create a small concealable firearm, like in the movie "In The Line of Fire". But again, in the movie, the guy didn't use a 3D printer to make his gun.
I suppose my concern would be too many people could make small untraceable guns. A flood of .22, .25, or .32 semi-auto pistols could cause untold headaches for a community.
Anyone's thoughts on this?
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