The rapid spread of 3D-printed gun templates online is drawing scrutiny from law enforcement and lawmakers, as regulators begin to deal with the unintended consequences of accessible digital ...

The 3D-printed gun debate began in 2013 when the State Department said downloadable blueprints violated federal export laws since some of the documents were downloaded by people outside the country.

The gun had a gold colored “Glock switch,” used to convert semi-automatic handguns into fully automatic weapons, that police suspected may have been 3D printed or made by a third-party company.

Fingerprinting in 3D printing could curb ghost guns, yet raises debates over privacy, regulation, and enforcement on personal printing machines.

Police investigating the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4, 2024, have announced that the suspected ...

Law enforcement's concerns over proliferation of illegal handgun switches in North Texas is being compounded by use of 3D printers to make them.

A 3D-printing-based bone repair solution that could reduce surgery times might soon find its way onto the operating table.