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I understand the intent, but feel that there are so many other loopholes that put much worse weapons on the street than a printer. Besides, my prints can barely sustain normal use, much less a bullet being fired from them. I would think that this is more of a risk to the person holding the gun than who it's pointing at.

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[–] histic@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I personally have a 3d printed gun that I've put a few hundred rounds though and is still holding up just fine 3d printing is plenty strong enough

[–] Skanky@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Oh really? Do you mind telling us how the barrel was 3D printed?

[–] the_q@lemmy.world 0 points 11 months ago (2 children)
[–] Ajen@sh.itjust.works 10 points 11 months ago

In general, most people can legally build their own firearms in the US. "Ghost" guns aren't illegal unless you're selling them or giving them away.

[–] ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

It isn't a crime unless you're a prohibited possessor, they'll be alright.