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Why 3D-Printing an Untraceable Ghost Gun Is Easier Than Ever (Podcast 18mins) (www.wired.com)
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On today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss how WIRED was able to legally 3D-print the same gun allegedly used by Luigi Mangione, and where US law stands on the technology.

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[–] mememuseum@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Nope, not kidding. the receiver is the component that is registered as a firearm, and the rest of the parts that go in it are unregulated. That's also why you may have heard of "80%" receivers. They're not machined all of the way so they are not considered firearms and the purchaser can then finish the machining and install the parts.