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First Arrest In Japan For 3D-Printed Guns

Posted by timothy on from the illegal-objects-around-the-world dept.

PuceBaboon (469044) writes "Earlier today (Thursday), police in Kawasaki, Japan, arrested a man for violation of the firearms control law. He was apparently in possession of five, 3D-printed handguns, two of which were reportedly capable of firing normal rounds (although no actual bullets were found). The suspect was arrested after releasing video of the guns online. Japan has very strict gun control laws and, whether or not the suspect actually appeared in the alleged video, he may just have signed himself up for some serious porridge."

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  1. Re:Hey Tim by ciderbrew · · Score: 5, Funny

    it's in 3D

  2. of a truly grave nature by nimbius · · Score: 4, Funny

    This porridge, while thick and creamy, may also in fact come with maple syrup and fresh berries or should he plead guilty, a knob of butter and a dash of salt as would be the law in japan as it applies to sentencing and conviction within the bounds of the criminal porridge system. The whole grain oats, enriched generously with folate and iron, would serve to deter even the most wanton of breakfast criminal.

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  3. Re:Hey Tim by Thanshin · · Score: 5, Funny

    But if outlaws are ostracized, only ostriches will have guns.

  4. Re:Hey Tim by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    it's in 3D

    So I need glasses to fire the gun now ?