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jmowreader

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4. If you print in plastic it does

Reply to gordianot (Reply #2)

Tue Nov 12, 2013, 01:05 PM

Nov 2013

Consider: the parts of a gun that must be metal aren't controlled, there are commercial guns with plastic parts, and there are 3d printers that print in metal.

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Bill would ban 3-D printing of guns [View all] onehandle Nov 2013 OP

Saddle up Sancho! rrneck Nov 2013 #1

Anyone who risks putting a 3D gun in their hand has a good chance of losing limb or life. gordianot Nov 2013 #2

If you print in plastic it does jmowreader Nov 2013 #4

The only other way would be ban 3-D printers not going to happen gordianot Nov 2013 #5

Who didn't see this coming? Blue_Tires Nov 2013 #3

Printed guns are inevitable. Drahthaardogs Nov 2013 #6

That's because of this agent46 Nov 2013 #7

Because if there is ONE thing this nation has a dearth of, it's firearms! Blue_Tires Nov 2013 #8

They're planning on building agent46 Nov 2013 #9

Who is "they"? Blue_Tires Nov 2013 #10

There's a privatized space race going on agent46 Nov 2013 #13

If it gets more popular and the technology is refined, NuclearDem Nov 2013 #15

Interesting agent46 Nov 2013 #16

Any industry that requires bespoke equipment or instruments should be very interested. dairydog91 Nov 2013 #12

Wait, it bans printing? dairydog91 Nov 2013 #11

That Clinton just can't shut up!!! Whisp Nov 2013 #14