3D Printed Guns (Vice Documentary)

[Paul E Ester]

Last edited Tue Apr 2, 2013, 12:53 AM - Edit history (1)

[Kelvin Mace]

1. Well, I won't get into the gun control aspect of this technology

but if the site is taken down, I would guess that it is because the gun manufacturers are pushing for it.

While we can argue about the effect of being able to make your own firearm in your own home on public safety, there is NO argument that such technology DIRECTLY threatens the profits of the firearms industry, and I don't see them quietly accepting the loss of tens of billions in annual sales.

BTW, has anyone heard the NRA (the firearms industry's mouthpiece) offer any opinion about 3D printed firearms?

[kudzu22]

2. I'm inclined to say April Fools

I guess we'll find out tomorrow.

[GreenStormCloud]

5. Not April Fool. It has been posted before here in the gungeon.

I posted about it on Feb 27. http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1172&pid=112074

[Pullo]

6. The tech isn't April fool, but the web domain seizure is

http://defensedistributed.com/

[kudzu22]

8. They're back

Guess I was right

[Pullo]

3. The website seizure is an April fools joke n/t

[Paul E Ester]

4. Usually the feds would put out a press release, I have not seen one so you are probably right.

Still fascinating the implications of 3d technology on our lives, not just guns.

[Paul E Ester]

7. indeed..nt