Nation Jan 23 Washington files multi-state lawsuit to block 3D gun blueprints By Chris Grygiel, Associated Press
Nation Aug 27 Plans for making untraceable 3D guns can’t be posted online, court says A U.S. judge in Seattle blocked the Trump administration Monday from allowing a Texas company to post online plans for making untraceable 3D guns, agreeing with 19 states and the District of Columbia that such access to the plastic guns… By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press
Nation Aug 21 States aim to stop internet release of 3D-printed gun blueprints Nineteen states and the District of Columbia sued and last month secured a restraining order to stop that process, and now they want to make that permanent by having the judge convert the restraining order into an injunction. By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press
Science Aug 02 A short history of DIY gun makers, from gun kits to 3D-printed guns There is nothing new in attempts by gun makers to exploit loopholes in government regulations, and these unregulated guns have been used to kill. By Timothy D. Lytton, The Conversation
Nation Aug 01 Watch 6:46 News Wrap: Trump under fire for latest demand to end Russia probe In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump tweeted that Attorney General Jeff Sessions should put a stop to the special counsel’s Russia investigation. Press Secretary Sarah Sanders insisted the president did not actually direct Sessions to do anything. Also, the…
Aug 01 WATCH: Justice Department didn’t consult Trump on 3D-printed guns, White House says By Ken Thomas, Associated Press White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the Justice Department "made a deal without the president's approval."… Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch 8:56 How some states are fighting to stop ‘undetectable’ 3D-printed guns In 2013, a gun rights enthusiast posted designs online for a 3D-printed, functional handgun. In June, the State Department reversed a past decision and allowed it to be posted online by Texas-based group. Attorneys general from eight states and the… Continue watching
Jul 31 Trump ‘looking into’ 3D guns, says he’s consulting with NRA By Associated Press President Donald Trump tweeted on Tuesday he is consulting with the National Rifle Association over whether it makes sense for a Texas company to publish downloadable blueprints for a 3D-printed gun. Continue reading