Three-dimensional (3D) printing is an exciting feat of modern human innovation emerging at the dawn of a new industrial uprising, however as we all know, with all beneficial revolutions come vindictive consequence. 3D printable firearms are a stain in a revolution that could potentially change the world as we know it. These weapons are a reality and they are under much scrutiny in the engineering and technological world with major implications on public safety and loopholes in federal regulations. The emerging technology of 3D printing has been under development for many years now and the potential is highly underestimated. The latent violence that 3D printed weapons - or more specifically - guns could impose on society is frankly frightening. The controversy is generated from two different sides: one side takes the stance that these guns will be used as undetectable firearms for crime and could give anyone with a printer access to a lethal weapon; the other side believes that just as an individual could go to a hardware store and buy tools to enact violence in some form, a 3D printed firearm is no different. Part II will present the cutting edge technology of 3D printing, the uprising and how it has evolved. Part III introduces good and bad the 3D printing technology carries, and the reality of 3D printed firearms and their evolution. Part IV analyses the implications that 3D printed firearms have on current and future regulations and society as well as plausible solutions
We have developed 1’s and 0’s that when processed correctly, create a piece of plastic that is capable of firing a small object at lethal speeds. Before we start the essay can I just note how awe inspiring that is. Over 220 years ago, the bill of rights was ratified, becoming part of our constitution. Since that time people have interpreted the text in the document in different ways. This certainly does include the second amendment. I believe that 3D printed guns are not a threat because they are expensive to print, possibly dangerous to fire, and inaccessible to the majority. However, there are no identity checks to download and print the gun.
Loopholes are a big problem regarding laws about firearms. “Ghost” guns are firearms without a serial number, which is manufactured by the average person, and not purchased from a store. 3D printing is an issue as well, because most people with 3D printers can just print parts of a firearm and assemble a full firearm. While it could benefit the fingerprint lock companies, gun safe companies, it causes more problems than solve. These problems include: Bulky attachments, sensor loading times, and faulty fingerprint sensors, which could lead to longer draw times, and could determine the outcome of a soon to be
With new emerging technology, there is always an influx of new laws and regulations that come along with it and three-dimensional (“3D”) printing is no different. 3D printing is predicted to have a major effect on the market but this will also lead to many problems in multiple areas of law. 3D printing transforms computer code and designs into actual physical objects of all kinds. All it takes is a click of a button and people can print a numerous array of objects that range from every day household items to human limbs. Recently the development of fully-functioning 3D printed-guns and gun parts has caught the attention of many. This paper discusses the effects that 3D printed guns has already had on our First and Second Amendment rights and how it may effect gun control regulation in the future.
In the short story “Cast of Amontillado”, by Edgar Allan Poe, the author emphasizes through the use of irony the idea that revenge can consume an individual. In the text it states that the main character, Montresor, had a desire for revenge. During the night of Carnival, Montresor lures Fortunato into these catacombs by telling him about a certain wine. Fortunato, being a wine enthusiast, takes the bait ultimately leading to detrimental outcomes. Through the use of irony, the reader fully comprehends the evil intentions of Montresor.
Government policy - Although 3D printing opens up new practical challenges, protection of 3D designs and objects under intellectual property, the policy questions about 3D printers are not
As 3D printers are becoming live in the market, they demonstrate great potential by fostering economic growth. The implications of this revolutionary technology indeed promise to have a radical impact on the may things are produced and business is done. There are
Although, weapons can be handcrafted already, the advent of 3-D printing (3DP) has increased the ease of the process significantly. No special skills or tools are needed; rather a 3-D printer, CAD software that can be improved easily and some metal have the possibility of resulting in highly sophisticated weapons. If these printers fall into the wrong hands, they will serve as a powerful tool for criminals. On May 5, 2013, the
A specific case of a user applying the technology in a less than ethical and certainly illegal fashion occurred in Japan recently. It was heavily covered by the Xinhua News Agency when Yoshitomo Imura, a 27 college employee living near Tokyo, was found to have five plastic guns in his home that were created through three-dimensional printing. Two of these guns were capable of firing lethal bullets (Xinhua News Agency). The case of Yoshitomo Imura in particular violated the firearm laws established in Japan, and it may only be a short matter of time before the United States and other countries around the world start seeing similar cases emerging. Legal expert Janet Gilger-Vanderzanden concludes that in the United States, it is actually legal
Making a gun is complicated compare to make whiskey or gin, people still manufactured guns by the black market. A report states “The illegal market is the most likely source for the criminals to obtain a gun. In fact, more than half the arrestees say it is easy to obtain guns illegally" (Noyes). For instant, guns can be made is the situation of the 3D printer gun. If guns can be made easy like that, so how does government stop crimes from making guns? If people want to buy guns for themselves, obviously criminals will sell their guns for benefits. According to Charles Allen, Wells' Chief of Staff, (3D Printer Gun Ban Introduced By D.C. Councilman Tommy Wells ) “First, 3D printed guns will not have serial numbers or a registration record, presenting an immediate threat to gun control efforts. Second, 3D printed guns could not be detected by a metal detector since they are made from plastics and other materials.” On the other hand, Danish Company explains the reason why 3D gun cannot be prohibited for three reason. Frist, banning 3D gun means “a huge regression towards what The Economist called the ‘third industrial revolution’” , and adding that is impossible in the technology century when we can easily access information through cloud sharing. (McMillan, Graeme) Everything becomes so complicated, and the peoples are confused. So on, the gun control mostly fail right now.
Its One thing to 3D print something as advanced and cutting edge as a Jet engine motor, but it is another to fuel it up, take it to the runway and push the start button. This is the stride GE aviation achieved when it fired up the motor of a simple Jet engine, made completely of in-house designed and 3D printed parts, at a test stand normally reserved for commercial jet engines.
This could quickly become a reality in our community. A model for a gun has in fact already been created and downloaded over a million times. In most places in the United States, the government has no regulations to stop anyone from creating this single shot monstrosity. Many states are working to put some laws in place. One example of a recently introduced law is being passed in California.The law states that all 3-D printed weaponry must get a serial number from the Department of Justice. This law won’t come into effect for over 2 years. 3-D weapons are not a thing of the future, they are already implemented into our society.
3D printing is part of their fear as they believe that technology is innovating at a pace that we as a civilization can’t keep up with. The lack of control in 3D printing lead to the creation of printed guns. Though there are currently no specific laws that target this issue, I personally feel that this is something the government should really look into executing. I see this issue a lot like that of drones. Both of these are tech that seemed impossible a few years ago, but now both have preesneted problems that wouldn’t have arise if the product never exhisted. Personal drones are now becoming a acommodity, and people have been flying the device over gorvenment and private property. Now there is a law that proghiits this very action, and it was recently accepted by the goervnemtn. So my question stems back to the point, why cant the government step in and do something about 3D printed guns before it becomes uncontainable. The technology is already improving. Less than a week into 2015 and three days into CES, it's already clear that the 3D-printing industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation. So far, we've seen not one but two multi-material 3D-printers aimed at consumers. That means that tech savvy folks willing to spend a few thousands dollars can now start printing things out of composites like limestone, bronze, and
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We live in a time where technology is improved and advanced every single day. The health care environment is no exception. The technology used for health care is constantly being refined and advanced in hopes to allow even better and more efficient care. One of these technological advancements that could revolutionize health care is 3D printing. Benefits 3D printing could provide include construction of prosthetic limbs as well as anatomical models aimed at determining patients’ needs and many more (Ventola, 2014). However, there are also disadvantages of this technology and one of the main disadvantages is the security issues it presents. There are both advantages and disadvantages of 3D printing but there is no denying the promise of this technology and the potential impact it could have.