Notes from the Resistance
But that didn’t stop anti-gun D.C. police from slapping the cuffs on Avissar. Why? Because he had a completely legal trigger in his suitcase — and made the mistake of calling it a “conversion device” when questioned. [More]
[Via Michael G]
I wouldn’t have picked that title, because it’s not really. And yeah, it’s a great way to burn through ammo, but better to know how to place shots than when not being able to do so has real world consequences.
His response to comment posters suffering the vapors:
Except I laid out the exact reason they’re compliant with the law. They would literally have to rewrite a nearly 100 year old law, which have never done and don’t have anywhere near the will or the votes to do.
But say the worst somehow happens and these things are outlawed and subject to confiscation.
In case you haven’t heard, because the rice bowl gun groups don’t want it advertised, there’s a new paradigm.
[Via Len Savage]
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.
These are very serious allegations that could destroy these guys’ business, so remember how we all worked ourselves into a lather over Donald Trump saying “Take the guns first, due process later.” It’s innocent until proven guilty, and it will be interesting to see how/if they respond.
[Via WiscoDave]
