Fri May 24, 2013, 10:39 AM
hedgehog (36,286 posts)
Will arms manufacturers find a way to prevent people from making firearms
at home using 3-D printing?
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9 replies, 1134 views
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hedgehog | May 2013 | OP |
MotherPetrie | May 2013 | #1 | |
catnhatnh | May 2013 | #2 | |
Fresh_Start | May 2013 | #3 | |
Dreamer Tatum | May 2013 | #4 | |
LoveIsNow | May 2013 | #5 | |
Dreamer Tatum | May 2013 | #8 | |
NightWatcher | May 2013 | #6 | |
X_Digger | May 2013 | #7 | |
cynatnite | May 2013 | #9 |
Response to hedgehog (Original post)
Fri May 24, 2013, 10:40 AM
MotherPetrie (3,145 posts)
1. I'm sure the NRA is drafting legislation as we speak
Response to hedgehog (Original post)
Fri May 24, 2013, 10:57 AM
catnhatnh (8,976 posts)
2. Gee-I hope so. N/T
Response to hedgehog (Original post)
Fri May 24, 2013, 10:59 AM
Fresh_Start (11,166 posts)
3. They will SUDDENLY be in favor of registration....nt
nt
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Response to hedgehog (Original post)
Fri May 24, 2013, 11:06 AM
Dreamer Tatum (10,925 posts)
4. Why would they?
Maker's Mark produces a better bourbon than I could ever make on my own. Why would I try and risk blinding or poisoning myself? Same principle with guns.
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Response to Dreamer Tatum (Reply #4)
Fri May 24, 2013, 11:17 AM
LoveIsNow (356 posts)
5. The analogy is a bit flawed
With a 3-Design printer, you can download schematics designed by someone who knows what they're doing, and the machine will make it automatically, without room for human error.
It would be like if you had a robotic whiskey distillery in your basement that takes a recipe from a boutique, small-batch bourbon distiller in Kentucky and distills, barrels, ages, and bottles it for you, replicating the original perfectly. |
Response to LoveIsNow (Reply #5)
Fri May 24, 2013, 11:38 AM
Dreamer Tatum (10,925 posts)
8. That sounds way more expensive than just buying a gun, is my point. nt
Response to hedgehog (Original post)
Fri May 24, 2013, 11:24 AM
NightWatcher (38,361 posts)
6. The 3D gun printer hysteria is poutrageous BS
It will never be a measurable source of weapons. It's a distraction. There are how many million guns floating around and I've seen videos of 3 printed guns being used, each of those costing a ton to produce on these expensive printers.
3D printed guns are not and will not be anything more than Internet discussion fodder. |
Response to hedgehog (Original post)
Fri May 24, 2013, 11:28 AM
X_Digger (18,585 posts)
7. No more than they prevent CNC firearms, or AK 'built parties'.
Heck, if I were a nefarious person, I could built a perfectly serviceable and safe zip gun from the plumbing aisle at home depot and the average set of tools in a household garage.
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Response to hedgehog (Original post)
Fri May 24, 2013, 11:39 AM
cynatnite (31,011 posts)