Firearms Owners Against Crime
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
We think this is the most overblown news ever on guns. Now every criminal can set up a garage shop to make guns? We don't think so. Its just more noise from the anti-gunners.We've also considered the laws that surround firearms manufacturing, and industry standards. Here are a couple of "ifs" to consider:
Firearms are one of the most highly regulated consumer products in the United States.
IF you sell the 3D printed gun, it has to bear a serial number on the frame/receiver.
If you manufacture the gun, you better make sure its built to SAAMI specs (Small Arms and Ammunition Manufacturing Institute)
If you are considering making these for resale, you'll need a manufacturer's license.
If you are exporting them (transfer to a non US person ANYWHERE), you need an export license from Department of State (just like Holder did with his guns to Mexico.) If you sell the technology, i.e. the computer program, you need a license. If you help a non U.S. Person, you need a technical assistance agreement (TAA). All this licensing requirement can be found at 22CFR120-130
Bottom line--while a few garage shop tinkerers might spend the money on machinery and raw materials, for the average gun owner, its more efficient to drive to your local gun dealer and buy COTS (commercial off the shelf) guns with names like Colt, Ruger, Savage, etc.
Just because you CAN do something doesn't make it the smartest way to do it. Why re-invent the wheel.
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/363590/theres-no-stopping-3-d-printed-guns-charles-c-w-cooke