[sudo-discuss] First 3d Gun Fired

Michael Scroggins michaeljscroggins at gmail.com
Mon May 6 14:49:43 PDT 2013


No, before 3D printing it was always possible to make a gun in a machine 
shop. I guess hackerspaces are now as dangerous as machine shops:)

Eddan, isn't there a provision in the 1968 Gun Control Act allowing one 
to make a firearm for personal use?

Michael


Patrick Schmidt wrote:
> does this mean that my chances of being shot in this country is now
> going up, especially hangin out in hackerspaces?
>
> 2013/5/6, Andrew<andrew at roshambomedia.com>:
>> Since I haven't seen the plans I'm only speculating, but
>>
>> #1 lots of steps and tools other than just a 3d-printer. In the video you
>> can see atleast 10 -15 parts
>> #2 probably no traces of which 3d printer was used
>> #3 No. and I would be willing to bet you can only get 1 -2 shoots off
>> before you have to make a new one
>> #4 Maybe with enough time and the right plasic, but you probably need
>> someone way more expensive.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 1:29 PM, Eddan Katz<eddan at clear.net>  wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks, Ibrahim. This story is moving like a speeding bullet.
>>>
>>> Also seems like Cody Wilson, UT, Austin law student is almost literally
>>> begging to be the subject of a US v. Wilson lawsuit.
>>>
>>> Some questions for my 3-D Sudo friends:
>>> Once they make the CAD files available, how many steps would it take for
>>> someone to print their own gun? Would there be (semi-)uniquely
>>> identifying
>>> traces of which printer was used? Can ammunition be 3-D printed by the
>>> same
>>> printer? Would you be able to do this on one of those printers you'll be
>>> able to buy at Staples this summer?
>>>
>>> Hold on to your hats, folks ...
>>>
>>> sent from eddan.com
>>>
>>> On May 6, 2013, at 11:26 AM, Ibrahim Moss<ibrahim.moss at gmail.com>  wrote:
>>>
>>> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/06/3d-printed-gun-fired_n_3222669.html?igoogle=1
>>>> Ibrahim Moss
>>>> ibrahim.moss at gmail.com
>>>>
>>>>
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