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In reply to the discussion: Latest paranoia: 3D printers! [View all]slampoet
(5,032 posts)29. And I looked into it rather and the issue isn't the printer or evading detection.
The issue is not about assembling all the parts.
The issue is that gun laws in this country are so fucked up that you can buy an AR-15 assault rifle that is nearly complete except for the lower receiver.
Then you can print a plastic lower receiver to substitute for the high strength steel part.
HOWEVER.
The results are very poor indeed.
http://boingboing.net/2012/12/04/3d-printed-gun-fires-6-shots.html
This one breaks apart after 6 shots with rounds that have only a small fraction of the normal powder charge and much less muzzle velocity.
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I'm not concerned, but it probably could be used to make all the parts needed to build your own gun.
JaneyVee
Dec 2012
#1
And I looked into it rather and the issue isn't the printer or evading detection.
slampoet
Dec 2012
#29
With that in mind, i can see why it is easy for Mexican Cartels to get assault rifles.
slampoet
Dec 2012
#43
Yeah, and this is only a prototype, imagine the capabilities of 3D printers in 20 years.
JaneyVee
Dec 2012
#5
Can't say for sure without know exactly what the possible range of medium that the process uses,
Egalitarian Thug
Dec 2012
#7