The article discusses the resurgence of readily available 3D-printed gun designs. Groups like Deterrence Dispensed are circumventing legal battles by uploading designs to decentralized platforms like Spee.ch, making them freely accessible.
The process involves downloading CAD files, using a slicer program to translate them for 3D printing, and assembling the printed parts. The article claims that these 3D-printed guns are not only functional but also superior to existing designs in the public domain.
While the creator, Ivan, claims to be a hobbyist, his actions have drawn the attention of authorities, leading to a Twitter suspension. The article contrasts the ease of creating 3D-printed guns with the long-standing existence of simpler, potentially more dangerous homemade firearms, questioning the focus of the backlash against 3D-printed guns.
The article highlights the high number of gun-related deaths in the US and a recent mass shooting in New Zealand, prompting a question on the necessity of increasing gun accessibility, regardless of the method of production.