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.

  • mememuseum@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    23 days ago

    In the United States, only the lower is considered a gun. There’s no check needed to buy the barrel or slide components, meaning you can print the lower, preferably from a fiber reinforced material, and just slap the unregulated upper components into it.

    • altphotoEnglish
      1·
      23 days ago

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

      • mememuseum@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        23 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.