Police investigating the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4, 2024, have announced that the suspected assailant had used a 3D-printed gun. Several high-profile crimes in recent years have involved this kind of homemade, or partially homemade, weapon.

Police investigating the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4, 2024, have announced that the suspected assailant had used a 3D-printed gun. Several high-profile crimes in recent years have involved this kind of homemade, or partially homemade, weapon.

  • SelfProgrammedEnglish
    134·
    6 hours ago

    Read it again, but slower.

    3D printed ghost guns are easier to get passed metal detectors.

    • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
      614·
      6 hours ago

      It’s not the reading speed that’s an issue…

      Last I looked into them they were entirely 3D printed except for a roofing nail to act as the firing pin. The drastic reduction in metal makes them easier to sneak passed metal detectors.

      When did you last “look into them” where plastic barrels were a thing?

      Like, there’s a bunch more that’s wrong with your statement, I have no interest in trying to help you understand.

      I just want to know where you heard such ridiculous busllshit.