Texas company makes "metal" gun with 3-D printer

Like I say, $10 for the fellow that would hold that in his hand, and fire off a round right out if a box, out of a store.

 

Heh.

Consider the price of a 3D printer with that capability, plus the materials, plus the value of engineering knowledge, plus the value of gunsmithing knowledge.

Then consider that you can walk down any alleyway in Detroit and pick up a handgun for $100.

Gun control is not dead, its growing like a fat kid at an all you can eat buffet. Problem is that government will spend billions regulating and whipping people into a panic over the first example, and ignore the second.

 

The springs were the only parts supplied by vendors.

 

Not in Washington. So what were you saying about fools. Looks like you continue to remove all doubt.

 

There are a couple movies on the subject. One really bad one from the early 60's and a pretty good one from a few years ago.

 

Confucius say... printers that can print metal and plastic, can replicate themselves.

Don't you worry your pretty little head about cost.

 

Do you think someone preparing for a suicide mission cares? Not to mention that your statement is only true in some places, generally those that have the highest rates of firearm violence like Chicago and DC.

 

Ah, they have the gun, but can they print the bullets?

 

No you don't. I live in Florida. I own 2 firearms. The State has no record of that, and since I purchased them from private parties, neither do the feds. And as I am not in a category prohibited by the State of Florida to own firearms (former felons, etc, etc), I am in complete compliance with the law and it's 100% legal.

 

That is true. Today. Can you imagine what a device with the capability of a $200 smart phone would have cost 20 years ago? It's just a matter of time.

 

Eventually. In 10 or 20 or 30 years, you'll be able to input a design file, put 14 oz of plastic, 0.55 oz of silver, 14 oz of silicon and a couple dozen other raw items in and print out in iPad.

 

You must be licensed to own a firearm in any state? Where on earth do you get your information from? You certainly don't need license to own a firearm in the state of California.

 

300 strong baby, we shall fight in the shade then!

 

He gets his firearm facts from the same place as all his facts, right after he stands up and is not using it for sitting.

 

LOL no you don't. Where did you find that? You need to have photo ID to buy a firearm. But, that is all that is required.

 

You expect a serious reply from him? That's the problem right there, lmao - I'm going to use that post of his as a new sig - talk about liberal ignorance

 

A C&C machine is NOT a 3-D printer. They cost more than a hundred grand and require a trained operator or else you risk catastrophic failure. Professional armorers and gunsmiths have also been using them for at least a decade.

The reporter who wrote this story is an idiot.

 

Flat screen HD TV's and monitors used to cost upward of 10 grand. They're 2 grand now thanks to improved technology. You tell me.

 

May it rest in peace. That's pretty slick.

 

You are missing the point. It doesn't matter what law they pass. Remember, we already have dozens of laws against pot. Has the existence of the legislation prevented pot from being grown all over the country?

We have laws against breaking copy protection, and pirated software. Has that prevented the existence of downloaded movies, and legally copied software?

So what if anyone pushes through a law against making guns from 3D printers. It won't stop anyone. You would have to ban 3D printers. I have a copy of the plastic gun 3D printer files on my computer now, and I don't even have a 3D printer. Just in case they make it illegal, I'll have a copy, backed up on CD, and encrypted in online storage.

Gun control is a flawed, and failed system. If you ban lawful people from having guns, then only the criminals will have guns. If they are willing to break the law to kill people, then downloading a file to operate a 3D printer, is not going to be a huge problem.

 

I know people who have. Oddly nothing happened.

How exactly do you even propose that anyone would know? The NSA is tracking phone calls and emails, but thus far, I don't think they have cameras installed in everyone's homes.

 

My point is that once profits are presumed to be at stake, you'll see the same kind of thing you mentioned concerning guns that was done in the entertainment industry. If nothing else, you MIGHT see quick adoption of the technology as a result of learning missed opportunities in the entertainment industry...i.e. selling 3D printer plans via manufacturers. But the scenario I suggested is far more likely. Most of these businesses aren't ready to deal with technology and are slow to adapt, so legislation pushing for making such guns illegal is far more likely based on repeated failed attempts to 'stomp out piracy' in the entertainment industry (remember, tapes recorders were a huge piracy issue when they were first introduced and then later, finally accepted).

I love when technology and law collide. It shows the true nature of business.

 

I want one!!!!!!!!!!!

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Nothing...LOL

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It's already been done.

 

Licensed for what?

 

No you're not the only one.

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You mean out of a printer...that has been done too.