3D Printed Guns Are Going Mainstream, and Gun Control Can’t Keep Up

Summary

The article details the rise of 3D-printed firearms, termed the "plastic revolution," moving from niche subculture to mainstream. It highlights designers like "Yeezy" (YZY_PRINTS) who create untraceable guns like the "Glong" for personal use, challenging existing gun control efforts and often operating legally. Despite regulatory pushback from entities like Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and efforts in states like New York and California, the open-source nature and improving technology make it difficult for regulations to keep pace, with the Supreme Court affirming some regulatory power while maintaining the right to build firearms for personal use.