Why the Firearms Industry Doesn't Care About 3-D Printed Guns
Who buys a printer when it’s cheaper to buy a gun?
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As policy makers and advocates debate the future of 3-D printed firearms, gun makers are sitting out the battle. They have little to gain, or lose, by wading into this particular firestorm.
Gun control advocates argue that these firearms, which don’t have to be registered with the government, pose a threat to public safety. Gun rights advocates argue that banning these designs would infringe on their rights. The debate came to a head Tuesday morning, when President Donald Trump tweeted that he was looking into the issue and would discuss it with the National Rifle Association.