Why 3D-Printing an Untraceable Ghost Gun Is Easier Than Ever
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On today’s episode of ‘Uncanny Valley,’ we discuss how WIRED was able to legally 3D-print the same gun allegedly used by Luigi Mangione, and where US law stands on the technology.

On today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss how WIRED was able to legally 3D-print the same gun allegedly used by Luigi Mangione, and where US law stands on the technology.

  • altphotoEnglish
    1·
    8 days ago

    You kidding? I know nothing about these things but that sounds just wrong.

    • mememuseum@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      8 days ago

      Nope, not kidding. the receiver is the component that is registered as a firearm, and the rest of the parts that go in it are unregulated. That’s also why you may have heard of “80%” receivers. They’re not machined all of the way so they are not considered firearms and the purchaser can then finish the machining and install the parts.