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Gun safety advocates warn of a surge in untraceable 3D-printed weapons in the US
A summit in New York City gathered policymakers and industry leaders to address the doubling yearly rise of untraceable 3D-printed firearms, posing regulatory challenges.
- Gun safety advocates warn of a surge in untraceable 3D-printed weapons in the US.
- In 2020, about 30 3D-printed guns were recovered by police, but by 2024 that figure climbed above 300.
- While new ATF rules aim to regulate ghost gun kits, 3D-printed weapons present a challenge as they evade authority oversight.
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Gun Safety Advocates Warn of a Surge in Untraceable 3d-Printed Weapons in the US
As police departments around the country report a surge in 3D-printed firearms turning up at crime scenes, gun safety advocates and law enforcement officials are warning that a new generation of untraceable weapons could soon eclipse the “ghost guns” that have already flooded U.S. streets.
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Gun safety advocates warn of a surge in untraceable 3D-printed weapons in the US
Police in a handful of big cities have seen an increase in 3D printed guns over the last few years. That's leading gun-safety advocates, law enforcement, legislators and industry experts to seek early solutions to prevent the weapons from filling a void left by successful efforts to regulate ghost g
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