Posted October 11, 2019 5:00 pm by Comments

By Tom Knighton

Just when you thought the paranoia over 3D printed guns was over, it comes back like the slasher in a horror flick.

The latest reason given appears to be the Yom Kippur attack in Halle, Germany. You see, we already knew that the suspect reportedly used a homemade firearm.

Well, it seems at least part of that weapon was made with a 3D printer. This has some in New Zealand concerned about 3D printed guns all over again.

Analysis: A shooting in Germany has raised questions around the world of the threat posed by 3D printed firearms. Is New Zealand equipped to deal with this challenge?

The man accused of killing two people in Germany yesterday after failing to break into a synagogue stated in his manifesto that he had 3D printed parts for his arsenal. Although the printed guns were not used to carry out the shooting, he said he had them in his possession for use as backup weapons.

The incident has raised questions around whether gun legislation and law enforcement are equipped to deal with the threat posed by a new and rapidly-advancing technology that allows anyone to make any item in the privacy of their …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms

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