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3D Printed Guns Might Lead To Law Changes In Australia

Posted by samzenpus on from the print-and-shoot dept.

angry tapir writes An inquiry by an Australian Senate committee has recommended the introduction of uniform laws across jurisdictions in the country "regulating the manufacture of 3D printed firearms and firearm parts." Although current laws are in general believed to cover 3D printed guns, there are concerns there may be inconsistencies across different Australian jurisdictions. Although there aren't any high-profile cases of 3D printed weapons being used in crimes in the country, earlier this year a raid in Queensland recovered 3D printed firearm parts.

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  1. Re:3D printed guns are no different to any other g by drinkypoo · · Score: 2, Interesting

    This will make having an illegal firearm well within reach of the majority of the population (of course you'll still have to get some ammo for it).

    There are some pretty nice black powder revolvers out there. You could print one of those. Say, a nice .50 caliber Morgan. Historical and massive!

    Prohibition never works. Only making a better society does.

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