3D Printed Ghost Guns: Tracing Tomorrow’s Problem Today

Arms control policies regarding 3D printed firearms, to be effective, will very likely need to adjust to advancements. This is in both hobbyist manufacturing and also digital file-sharing methods. From battlefields in South East Asia to downtown shootings of high-profile CEOs in the United States, 3D printed firearms have crept from CAD software programs and also theory, to reality. Public officials and additionally, policy makers, have struggled to respond to the unique challenges posed by these “ghost guns,” which are becoming increasingly popular. Ongoing technical advancements will very likely circumvent even the most recent “ghost gun” bans and require a new strategy in response. 

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