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May 07, 2013 CNET Community |  |
3D printed guns: Are you concerned?
Dear CNET members,
First, what are 3D printers? In a nutshell, a 3D printer is essentially a printer that prints in 3D by heating up plastic and layering it to create solid shapes from a digital file using a digital 3D modeling program. Check out this CNET review of the Cube 3D printer for an example.
Desktop 3D printers have come down in price substantially. And while there are many things you can create and print with these 3D printers, a law student in Texas has taken this technology to another level by printing a gun that can fire a real bullet. Read this article titled "3D-printed 'Liberator' gun fires first successful shot," by CBS News reporter Chenda Ngak.
Not only is this technology amazing -- it's made entirely of plastic, except for one piece of metal (the firing pin), and it's strong enough to not blow off the user's hand -- but it's also legal. Check out this video.
However, the big question is: does this concern you? It may mean that anyone who has a 3D printer similar to the one the law student used could potentially create a gun like it. A blueprint and instructions are available online for anyone to download. It's like saying, "You need a gun? Just print one."
Lawmakers and even CNET members are debating this subject. Where do you stand? Is this cause for concern? Are you against this, or do you think that since it's technically legal, it's fair game? No matter what your stance is, we want to hear what you have to say, so chime on in right here in this article. I ask that you please keep the discussion civil. Much appreciated! | | | |
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How concerned are you about these 3D-printed guns and why?
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