3D - The War on Guns

A Learning Experience

ATF Raid 3-D Printed Firearms Maker on Machinegun Charges [More]

Not to blame the victim, but if you’re going to engage in high law enforcement interdiction incentive activities, being judicious about who you share such knowledge with and circumspect in public commentary may lessen your risks of being caught.

Just sayin’.

None of which takes away his absolute right to have and say those things.

[Via Jess]

Rushed into Print

Man makes $21,000 selling 3D-printed guns during NY AG gun buyback program [More]

Does the state have the authority to ensure its “No Questions Asked” promise will keep the feds at bay on its “engaging in the business of dealing in firearms” prohibition for non-FFLs? Now that he’s on state and fed radar, I hope he gets qualified tax advice on how to report that.

[Via bondmen]

The Brentwood Horror

Oh, the humanity! [Watch]

[Via 1Gat]

Your Defense Options are What We Say They Are

An Ohio man was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a pistol converted into an automatic weapon using a 3D printer that he later used in self-defense outside an IHOP restaurant. [More]

I wonder what would have happened if he’d ditched the gun and kept his mouth shut.

[Via Jess]

3D Chess by SCOTUS on Bump Stocks?

Is the object to wait for a better case to strip much of the unrestrained rulemaking power away from all federal agencies? [Watch]

Attorney Mark W. Smith speculates on what sounds like a plausible legal scenario and setup, and says don’t abandon all hope on bump stocks. I hope he’s right.

I’ve just heard too many 3D chess claims before.

[Via Jess]

Unintended Consequences

Man makes $21,000 selling 3D-printed guns during NY AG gun buyback program [More]

You can bet they’re furiously looking for some way they can ignore “no questions asked” and arrest him.

And Thank You for Your Service

Soldier indicted for selling 3D-printed automatic weapon converters [More]

You can only stop the signal for the “law-abiding.”

[Via Steve T]

Life…uh…Finds a Way

Hobbyist Makes “100% Working 3D-Printed Gun” That Fires Plastic Ammo [More]

Malcolm’s not surprised.

[Via An Hour of Wolves]

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