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It's legal to produce a firearm for personal use (in the vast majority of the US). I can personally 3D print one, turn one on a mill (CNC or not), drill-out an
by 15155 11y ago
It's legal to produce a firearm for personal use (in the vast majority of the US).
I can personally 3D print one, turn one on a mill (CNC or not), drill-out an 80% AR lower with a drill press, purchase one, be gifted one.
A 3D printer is a poor, poor device among most of those options (and mostlikely more expensive).
You'll also notice that none of the above manufacturing devices are outlawed or regulated in any form.Why do 3D printers need to be called out?
- seanp2k2 11y agoBecause lots of people don't understand what 3D printing is and figure it's a device where you do....something...and the thing you're printing pops out, ready to use. Most people who have seen what ~current hobby-grade 3D printers are capable of with ABS or PLA realize how ridiculous it is, but people who see "you can now 3D print a gun!" on TV news might not.
- ta87878 11y agoI'm not sure "purchase one" and "be gifted one" count as "personal use". Purchasing, in particular is (I am guessing, I am not a lawyer) commercial activity.
- 15155 11y agoI become the sole, lawful owner of the firearm in both scenarios. The firearm itself serves no commercial purpose. That is what I meant by "personal use." Both activities are protected by the Constitution of the United States of America.