Technology that makes it possible to produce three-dimensional objects with precise detail is becoming increasingly accessible to the average citizen. Private individuals can purchase a 3D printer for approximately the same price as a personal computer. 3D printers are coming to more homes and will probably be a part of mainstream society, much like smart phones are today. With the 3D printer people can produce a wide variety of objects. They can create games, toys, models, boat parts, and even guns. While it is unlikely anyone would object to their neighbor creating toys for their children, gun production is a bit more controversial. On one hand there are many organizations that would support increased gun production, and citizen access to firearms. As 3D printers become more viable and cheap, more people will be able to make their own guns at home. It would seem to be in the best interest of organizations, such as the NRA, to support the use of 3D printers. On the other hand the increased accessibility of guns will make it more difficult for governments to enforce gun laws. For example, the gun design in the following article was removed from the owner’s website. However others already downloaded the design and could still post it or use it in the future. In order to enforce laws regarding firearms in the future, the government will need to adapt. Law enforcement will need to employ the same degree of innovation as those who created the technology in order to effectively enforce regulations.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/16/tech/innovation/museum-acquires-3d-printed-gun/index.html
Do you know how far it fires? Considering that it is made of plastic, I don't think that it could fire more than a few times without melting.
ReplyDeleteAnd I doubt that people who truly wanted to cause a lot damage would take the time to make a gun using an expensive printer, when they can easily make a bomb out of cheap materials found in the home.
Do you know how far it fires? Considering that it is made of plastic, I don't think that it could fire more than a few times without melting.
ReplyDeleteAnd I doubt that people who truly wanted to cause a lot damage would take the time to make a gun using an expensive printer, when they can easily make a bomb out of cheap materials found in the home.
If you saw the video clips, you can see that the gun doesn't melt so easily. Obviously it wouldn't be something a policeman or someone in the military would use, but it can be used enough to kill targeted people
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