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UK Ballistics Scientists: 3D-Printed Guns Are 'of No Use To Anyone'

Posted by Soulskill on from the might-hurt-if-you-throw-them-at-somebody dept.

New submitter graveyardjohn writes: "The BBC has a short video about why the U.K.'s National Ballistics Intelligence Service thinks 3D-printed guns are 'of no use to anyone.' They show a 3D-printed gun being fired in a test chamber. The barrel explodes and the bullet flops forward a few feet. They say, 'without additional expertise and the right type of ammunition, anyone attempting to fire one would probably maim or even kill themselves.'"

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  1. Good thing technology never moves forward by BoberFett · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's a good thing technology never moves forward. This issue can now be put to bed.

  2. Good, now let's get on with the business of.. by Virtucon · · Score: 2, Funny

    Sex Toys! Yes, Sex Toys are the real 3D Printing market!

    --
    Harrison's Postulate - "For every action there is an equal and opposite criticism"
  3. Re:But... by Hategrin · · Score: 3, Funny

    I used to think this was flamebait, but they don't. Even when the doctor tells them "it's a girl/boy" they think "oh well maybe, she/he's not old enough to decide."

  4. Re:Good by Darinbob · · Score: 3, Funny

    I thought he was referring to the ancient people of the city of Phillipi, but was confused because the Epistle to the Philippians never mentioned 3D printers.