The Undetectable Firearms Act and 3D-printed guns (FAQ)

Defense Distributed’s test gun, with a 3D printed lower receiver.
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Citing the threat of plastic, 3D-printed firearms, U.S. Rep. Steve Israel, D-N.Y., held a press conference this weekend calling for the renewal of the Undetectable Firearms Act. The act was originally conceived in 1988 in response to the Glock 17, a handgun with some components made from plastic composites.
The law has been renewed several times since its inception, most recently in 2003. It’s currently due to expire in December 2013.
For gun rights advocates, the Undetectable Firearms Act comes…

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