![]() Moreover, even assuming the “gun” will not blow up, which it will, without rifling the bullet will start tumbling right at the exit of the barrel, and will go in any random direction making it absolutely useless at more than a couple meters.Īlso, this particular contraption shoots (or better said tries to shoot) a round that calling useless is a gross understatement. barrel and breech of plastic will just explode, and the only one being hurt is going to be the idiot pulling the trigger. When it comes to firearms the BS factor is always +infinity. Posted in 3d Printer hacks, Weapons Hacks Tagged 3d printed firearm, firearm, uk Post navigation As always, we’ll bring you developments as they happen. We’d counsel all parties to keep sane heads, and hope that both the sentence for today’s criminal proves to be a suitable deterrent, and that no clueless fool decides to download and print another weapon for the hell of it. ![]() As we’ve reported over the years with respect to drone incidents they can sometimes throw reason to the wind when faced with unfamiliar technology, indeed we’ve already seen them imagining RepRap parts to be for a firearm. ![]() Stepping aside from the firearm aspect of the story, it should be of concern for any British 3D printer enthusiasts. It appears that the builder was not the type of libre firearms enthusiast who has made the news with similar work in the USA, so it has to be assumed that it was printed purely as a means to secure an illegal firearm however rough-and-ready or indeed dangerous it might be. The UK has significantly restrictive firearms legislation and shooting incidents are extremely rare in the country, so while this might not raise any eyebrows on the other side of the Atlantic it’s an extremely unusual event for British police. 22 revolver, and was found by police during a drugs raid. The gun pictured appears to be a Repringer 5-shot. But perhaps it might actually be time for Brits lock up their children, because London’s Metropolitan Police have announced their first prosecution for 3D printing a handgun. ![]() It’s a perennial of breathless British tabloid scare reporting that 3D printers will unleash a tide of weapons upon the streets. ![]()
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