Tag: 3D printers

Flash in the Pan

They have removed their post but they’re still getting knocked around on X and this will follow them around forever.

No doubt some legal risk management type thought they’d better get ahead of potential product lawsuits with a disclaimer, kinda like Glock distancing itself from add-on switches.

It won’t work, of course, because lawfare in the name of public safety is just a cynical tactic being employed toward a greater strategic goal.

Related UPDATE

Looks like they were coerced into this by Alvin Bragg.

So… how’s the investigation into his corruption going, and will we ever see his well-larded carcass removed from positions where he can hurt people?

[Via CP]

A Forced Reset

ATF charging individuals for 3D-printed FRTs [More]

Maybe we missed a footnote in the memo…?

Looks like some FA was going on before FO kicked into gear … but still, from a “shall not be infringed” point of view…

Comment from an advisor:

The ATF special agent swore out a a false statement “FRT has the capability to turn a semi auto rifle into a fully auto rifle”. I guess he/she/it/they did not get the memo posted on the DOJ website? PS: Dude was a fool to do this in DC and bigger fool to attempt to install into a rented range gun.

As for who the “gun rights lawyer with a significant amount of legal 3D2A experience” might be, an AI search yielded this:

who is r/FOSSCAD top law blawg?
Based on available information, there is no designated “top law blawg” for the FOSSCAD community. FOSSCAD is a decentralized and leaderless online community, not an organization with official spokespeople or designated legal bloggers. The group focuses on the development and sharing of open-source designs for 3D-printed firearms.
For legal information, members typically rely on community discussions and independent research, though they are subject to legal scrutiny and potential law enforcement action.
Here’s why you won’t find a single, authoritative legal voice for FOSSCAD:
Decentralized structure: The FOSSCAD community defines itself as a “decentralized cluster of people and bots” with “no members or leaders”. This makes the concept of an official legal authority incompatible with its structure.
Legal risk: Providing legal advice, particularly regarding the manufacturing of firearms, is highly regulated. An individual positioning themselves as the definitive “law blawg” for this topic would open themselves up to significant legal and professional risks.
Legal complexity: The laws around 3D-printed firearms (“ghost guns”) are complex and vary significantly between federal, state, and local jurisdictions. What is legal in one state may be a felony in another, and these laws are subject to constant change.
Recent platform bans: The r/fosscad subreddit, a hub for the community, was banned from Reddit in September 2025. This shows how platforms can restrict these discussions, making a long-running, public legal “blawg” unlikely to thrive.
For legal questions about 3D-printed firearms, individuals within the FOSSCAD community often refer to official sources or consult legal professionals, as online legal commentary is not considered authoritative.

Kash on Delivery

I didn’t have time yesterday to look into FBI Director Patel sending those non-working 3D printed guns to New Zealand– even though illegal there, I don’t see where gifting them to an official who couldn’t accept them means Kash committed any crime– although I would be curious to hear his thinking on why it’s a good idea to suck up to gun-grabbers, especially that way– and to ask if it’s really in the taxpayer’s and gun voters interests to pander that way.

What I was really curious about and needed a minute to check was if sending them without State Department approval or some such violated ITAR, kinda like ATF not going through Hillary (or perhaps they did and she lied) while enabling gun walking to Mexico.

Turns out it’s not ITAR, it’s EAR, and basically the reg cover data transfers.

Before and After

DA: Teen arrested after threatening to ‘shoot up’ Cape Cod school – When police searched his residence, the man had a 3D printer capable of making weapons, according to prosecutors. [More]

And now, the rest of the story:

Charges dropped against Falmouth 18-year-old accused of planning school shooting – The “suspicious” male seen at a local elementary school was actually not Fotheringham, according to his lawyer. [More]

Emily Litella responds.

Hey, can’t be too careful with 3D printer owners… and Fightin’ Bob Galibois is determined to press on…

[Via Edmund M]

Hey, You’re the Ones Who Said Resistance was Futile…

CTRL+P(ain) : far-right and 3D weapons, a new frontier of political violence – The incident reflects an alarming global trend: the rise of right-wing digital extremism and the increasing access to technology to manufacture undetectable weapons. This dangerous combination worries security agencies, as it escapes state control and can be easily replicated anywhere in the world. [More]

So, it sounds like it would be in everybody’s interest if you stopped trying to shove collectivist controls down everybody’s craws, admitted “gun control” is an unworkable non-starter, and focused on securing the Blessings of Liberty…

Just a thought…

[Via WiscoDave]

What’s Not to Like?

This document articulates a global vision for the unrestricted right to keep and bear arms, framing it not as a legal entitlement but as a fundamental human right transcending national boundaries. It establishes a universal principle meant to resist regulation, encouraging builders to adopt a mindset of perpetual innovation and resilience against regulatory and societal constraints. Moreover, the Urutau release also includes two additional guides, detailed tips and strategies for maintaining operational security (OpSec) and employing obfuscation techniques, equipping builders with both practical know-how to construct the firearm and tactical knowledge to avoid detection. [More]

They say that like it’s a bad thing…

[Via Michael G]

What It All Boils Down To

‘Gun control is dead, and we killed it’: the growing threat of firearms that can be made at home [More]

SOMEONE WHO IS BAD COULD GET GUNS!!!!

Now show what it’s like when good people can’t get one.

What a useless piece of hysterical fear porn.

[Via DDS]

And if you have 44 minutes to waste (I didn’t and the first five were enough for me), here’s:

Mariana is on a mission to expose how ghost guns — untraceable firearms built from kits bought online — are fueling violence across the country. [Watch]

Do they still make Midol?

[Via 1Gat]

I’m Sorry Dave, I’m Afraid I Can’t Do That

3DPrinterOS, a cloud-based 3D printing management solutions company, has entered a collaboration with the MIX Lab at Montclair State University to develop an algorithm designed to identify 3D printed gun parts. This partnership aims to enhance safety and regulatory compliance. [More]

So… what? It will refuse to work…? It will report you…? It won’t open the pod bay doors…?

[Via Steve T]

Commonsense Speech Safety Laws

Biden’s executive order targets modern manufacturing processes in ways that implicate the First Amendment. [More]

So if Democrats want to ban “misinformation” and now real information, what kind of information will still be “legal”?

The good thing is, the First Amendment says “Congress shall make no law…”

They’re not making it. The executive is!

Half Empty or Half Full?

America’s 3D Printed Gun Problem Is Getting Worse and Spreading to the World [More]

“Problem”…?

It’s easy to miss the last sentence buried under an ad:

There was no mention in Monaco’s speech of tackling the problem of the guns themselves which the MCDs modify.

I repeat my question.

[Via Michael G]

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