VIDEO: 3D Printed Guns (VICE Documentary)

[Constitutional Paulicy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DconsfGsXyA


People have figured out how to print a semi-automatic rifle from the comfort of their own home. Now they’re putting all the information online so that others will join them.

This is a story about the rapid evolution of a technology that has forced the American legal system to play catch up. Cody Wilson, a 25 year old University of Texas Law student, is an advocate for the open source production of firearms using 3D printing technology.

This makes him a highly controversial figure on both sides of the gun control issue. Motherboard sat down with Cody in Austin, Texas to talk about the constitution, the legal system, and to watch him make and test-fire a 3D-printed gun.

[muh_roads]

Why are these people fucking with 3d printed ABS? Maybe there is something I don't understand...

Something like these could make much better parts... https://www.bilbycnc.com.au/DispCat.asp?CatID=10&SubCatID=90

I suppose the way 3D printing builds upward in the Z-axis (or Y depending on the software) layer by layer is why there is an advantage over a desktop CNC system. Once 3D printers can use a material more sturdy than ABS this is really going to explode with interest.

[MRK]

http://defcad.org/browse/

Lol, they named the AK47 mag the Feinstein and the AR15 mag the Cuomo.

[Humanae Libertas]

Vice is very anti-gun, and has done a couple of other documentaries regarding firearms.

[Matt Collins]

Great documentary - thanks for posting.

[tasteless]

Why are these people fucking with 3d printed ABS? Maybe there is something I don't understand...

Something like these could make much better parts... https://www.bilbycnc.com.au/DispCat.asp?CatID=10&SubCatID=90

I suppose the way 3D printing builds upward in the Z-axis (or Y depending on the software) layer by layer is why there is an advantage over a desktop CNC system. Once 3D printers can use a material more sturdy than ABS this is really going to explode with interest.

ABS has a relatively low melting point, so no need to heat it up as much. I believe some people are printing with nylon now though.