3-D Gun Parts are Legal; Media Wrong on 3-D Printing; Subsonic Rounds: Gun Talk Radio| 8.5.18 B

Published on August 6, 2018
Duration: 44:23

This episode of Gun Talk Radio discusses the legal battles surrounding 3D printed firearms and the publication of their designs. It highlights the distinction between legal firearm manufacturing and the prohibition of undetectable firearms. The discussion also covers the complexities of California's handgun roster law and the challenges posed by microstamping technology.

Quick Summary

It is legal to manufacture your own firearm for personal use in the US, provided it is not an undetectable firearm. The Undetectable Firearms Act requires firearms to have a certain metal content to be detectable by metal detectors. 3D printed firearms, like Cody Wilson's Liberator pistol, must comply with these regulations.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Crimson Trace Ad
  2. 00:24Gun Talk Radio Intro
  3. 01:14Discussion on 3D Printing & Legal Battles
  4. 02:08Guest Gene Hoffman Joins
  5. 03:51Attorneys General Aim to Stop Online Publication
  6. 04:01US State Department Settlement with Cody Wilson
  7. 05:37The Irreversibility of Published Files
  8. 06:103D Printer Files Availability
  9. 06:39Historical Precedent: 1990s Export Controls
  10. 07:33Media Coverage Critiqued
  11. 07:55Misconceptions About Undetectable Firearms
  12. 08:31Legality of Making Your Own Gun
  13. 09:22The Undetectable Firearms Act
  14. 10:19The 'Ghost Gunner' and 3D Printing Costs
  15. 11:28The Overton Window and Gun Control
  16. 12:12Supporting Cody Wilson
  17. 13:26Crimson Trace Laser Guard Pro Ad
  18. 13:58Derris Guns Ad
  19. 14:26Ducks Unlimited Ad
  20. 15:02First Person Defender Ad
  21. 15:28Sig Sauer Ad
  22. 16:11California Handgun Roster Discussion
  23. 17:56Microstamping Technology Issues
  24. 19:28Ninth Circuit Ruling on Handgun Roster
  25. 20:20Supreme Court and Gun Cases
  26. 22:01Recap: Code is Free Speech.com
  27. 22:44Support Local Businesses
  28. 23:05Gun Dealio App Promotion
  29. 23:30First Person Defender & Guns and Gear TV
  30. 23:50Steven Gutowski on Media Misinformation
  31. 25:13Facts of the 3D Printed Gun Case
  32. 26:49Mark Kelly's Stance
  33. 27:21Core Issues: Sharing Gun Blueprints
  34. 29:43The Liberator Pistol and Detectability
  35. 31:18Listener Call-in & National Shooting Sports Month
  36. 32:02WhereToShoot.org Promotion
  37. 32:33US Sportsman's Alliance Ad
  38. 33:00Springfield Armory Ad
  39. 33:42Discussion on Old Cartridges
  40. 35:51Listener Call: Marlin Model 39a & Aguila Ammo
  41. 39:43News Stories: Colorado Veteran Incident
  42. 41:36News Stories: Titusville Florida Incident
  43. 42:27Analysis of Good Guy with a Gun Scenarios
  44. 44:07Dianne Feinstein Spy Story Tease

Frequently Asked Questions

Are 3D printed guns legal?

It is legal to manufacture your own firearm for personal use in the US, provided it is not an undetectable firearm. The Undetectable Firearms Act requires firearms to have a certain metal content to be detectable by metal detectors. 3D printed firearms, like Cody Wilson's Liberator pistol, must comply with these regulations.

What is the main issue with media coverage of 3D printed guns?

The media often misrepresents the capabilities and legality of 3D printed guns. They tend to focus on the sensational aspect of printing gun parts, while overlooking that sharing gun blueprints has been common for decades and that the core legal issue is the publication of designs, not just the printing process itself.

What is California's handgun roster law and why is it controversial?

California's handgun roster requires semi-automatic pistols to pass safety tests and be listed on an official roster to be sold. It's controversial because new technology like microstamping, mandated for new additions, is considered non-existent, effectively preventing new handgun models from being added to the roster.

Can you legally make an undetectable firearm?

No, it is federally illegal to manufacture, import, sell, or possess an undetectable firearm in the United States. This law, the Undetectable Firearms Act, requires firearms to contain enough metal to be detected by standard metal detectors.

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