I ran across this story quiet a while ago where Cody Wilson was trying to give away these 3D plans for printing firearms, and it got tied up in the courts. It just resurfaced in my local paper where he’s now selling the plans for as little as 1 penny to US residents. Is there any legal repercussions for buying these plans? 19 states plus DC have filed injunctions to stop him. He’s got 400 orders so far probably more by now. Interesting story though nonetheless.
Texan selling 3D printed gun plans
- Thread starter Kramerica
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I don't see any difference between it and an 80%. If you're capable of owning a gun, make as many as you want. I have printed a few AR lowers and even tested with full strength .223 and 300 BLK loads without any issues.
But, for ~$60 for a cheap lower that I don't have to worry about cracking if dropped and the time spent printing, it just doesn't make since to print them.
Fun though.
But, for ~$60 for a cheap lower that I don't have to worry about cracking if dropped and the time spent printing, it just doesn't make since to print them.
Fun though.
Dusty Stevens
Shiner
I dont think the problem lies with you getting the plans they have an issue with him selling them
from what I've seen you cant shoot the printed guns anyway. They blow up.
Has anyone seen one that is safe to shoot?
Has anyone seen one that is safe to shoot?
Darwin will take care of some of the folks shooting these.
We are DOOMED!!
Good Lord man! THIS is a real problem.....
So would you have asked the questions and had the same "worried reactions" if some shady character had sidled up to you on the street and asked "psssst! dude.... ya' wanna' buy some diagrams, some schematics and breakdowns with the dimensions so's you can machine yerself a model '94 Winchester deer rifle..."
??
Or (ooohhhh, scarey here!!) "howsabout a schematic for an AR15 Assault Rifle?!!?"
The simple fact that "we" react to this junk
The simple fact that we are worried that "Big Brother is watching us pay a penny for the recipe to make likker, or gunpowder, or a "printed firearm" is friggin' SPOOKY!"
"I have found the enemy, and it is us!"
pogo
Good Lord man! THIS is a real problem.....
So would you have asked the questions and had the same "worried reactions" if some shady character had sidled up to you on the street and asked "psssst! dude.... ya' wanna' buy some diagrams, some schematics and breakdowns with the dimensions so's you can machine yerself a model '94 Winchester deer rifle..."
??
Or (ooohhhh, scarey here!!) "howsabout a schematic for an AR15 Assault Rifle?!!?"
The simple fact that "we" react to this junk
The simple fact that we are worried that "Big Brother is watching us pay a penny for the recipe to make likker, or gunpowder, or a "printed firearm" is friggin' SPOOKY!"
"I have found the enemy, and it is us!"
pogo
3D printing is in its infancy, the printers will continue to get cheaper and the printed objects will continue to improve in quality.
Brings to mind my first engineering job in the mid 80's. There were seven of us in our group all sitting around in our Dilbert cubicles and the only computer in the room was a 386 in the corner. The only thing any of us used it for was to type our weekly reports. That's the present state of 3D printing, it's the 386 in the corner.
Brings to mind my first engineering job in the mid 80's. There were seven of us in our group all sitting around in our Dilbert cubicles and the only computer in the room was a 386 in the corner. The only thing any of us used it for was to type our weekly reports. That's the present state of 3D printing, it's the 386 in the corner.
I don’t have a printer and don’t plan on getting one. Just thought it was an interesting story... honestly didn’t know much about them either. There unsafe to shoot. Got it. I just liked that the guy was trying to stick it to anti gunners, kinda liked his attitude too. Not trying to stir up the bees nest here.
I remember reading a thread on here quiet awhile ago about suppressors. Don’t remember the exact details but somehow a company skirted some federal regulations and sold suppressors that were not marketed as such. I believe the feds cracked down on them and got the list of people they sold to. That just reminds me of that story.
A one holer.
Was it the solvent trap guys who made suppressors out of mag lights? I thought that was pretty cool but bordering on breaking so serious laws.
Also, it’s our news. It’s so damn toxic. It’s literally more dangerous than any gun. I’m not parroting some dumbass trump rhetoric either. Anyone who is smart enough to breath knows news agency get paid by special interests groups to push agendas. They are all a giant lobbyist group that abuses the 1st amendment to push certain view points.
Anyway. I’m glad this Texas dude is sticking it the man. Even though the gun is crappy, it’s the idea behind it that’s powerful. You know it’s powerful too, otherwise our liberal counterparts and their beta male politicians wouldn’t be getting all bent out of shape about it. I just hope this doesn’t open Pandora’s box to the 80% lowers or guys building guns in their shops for hobbies.
Someday my friend.
just not yet. And, will not be done with kitchen table printers. 
The evolution of putting printers on the kitchen table is just like the evolution of Turning Centers and Machining Centers. You can buy ones that in fact cheap and in fact will operate from the Kitchen table and counter, but you are not going to make anything of use or quality with them. Just the software to run them will turn off even the most heeled of tinkerers among us and at that level of finances will just purchase his firearms. That's the case with metal working equipment today.
joshb
Gold $$ Contributor
Someday my friend.
The evolution of putting printers on the kitchen table is just like the evolution of Turning Centers and Machining Centers. You can buy ones that in fact cheap and in fact will operate from the Kitchen table and counter, but you are not going to make anything of use or quality with them. Just the software to run them will turn off even the most heeled of tinkerers among us and at that level of finances will just purchase his firearms. That's the case with metal working equipment today.
Oh, I think they will! I saw a guy push a button and a fancy 3D printer made him a hot steak dinner!
I think it was on Star Trek!
30 years ago, who would have thought there’d be a computer in every household?
Except Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, that is!
Dusty Stevens
Shiner
At GE we print turbine blades. That is about as strong as anybody will ever need. Thats not saying the printers available for under a mortgage will print anything stronger than a #2 pencil but if you have the money GE will sell you one thatll print those wheels for you
pirate ammo
Guaranteed to take the wind out of their sails
80% lower and a benchtop milling machine will do the same thing,,just have to use your brain a little,,
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