3D printing site bans guns designs, hobbyists undeterred

3D printing site bans guns designs, hobbyists undeterred

Updated: Thingiverse ditches downloadable designs at the urging of Manhattan District Attorney, who wants more companies to do likewise

Your Right to Home Made Guns Under Fire: Freedom-Haters Closing In

The war on homemade firearms is moving into the digital age, and the attacks are coming from every angle imaginable. From federal judges to Big Tech platforms and even AI-powered printers, “ghost guns” have become the latest boogeyman for freedom-hating bureaucrats who are determined to stomp out the right to make and own arms. Things heated up in March, when Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg took his crusade global by pressuring 3D printe…

Leading 3D Printing Site Bans Firearm Files

Thingiverse, a popular 3D printing file repository, has agreed to remove downloadable gun designs following pressure from Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, who is pushing for stricter moderation and voluntary cooperation across the 3D printing industry. "However, it's unlikely to slow the proliferation of 3D printed weapons, as many other sites offer downloadable gun designs and parts," reports The Register. From the report: Earlier this year, Bragg wro…