Ghost Guns and 3D Printing | 12 Dec 2024

Ghost guns are untraceable firearms assembled at home, often using kits or 3D-printed parts.

These weapons lack serial numbers, making them difficult for law enforcement to track.
Printing Enable Ghost Guns: In the context of firearms, 3D printers can produce components like receivers, barrels, or grips using materials such as plastic or metal.
- These parts, when combined with other easily sourced components, create a functional firearm.
- Ghost guns pose serious safety risks, with advocacy groups labeling them the "fastest-growing gun safety problem.”

3D Printing: 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, creates objects layer by layer from digital designs. Key Features of 3D Printing are:
- Customization: Precise designs tailored to specific needs.
- Accessibility: Affordable printers and open-source designs make it easy for individuals to experiment.
- Rapid Prototyping: Quickly turns digital designs into physical objects.