http://www.uproxx.com/gammasquad/2013/05/3d-printed-gun-the-liberator-cody-wilson-defense-distributed/That's right, ladies and gents, for the first time, a 3D printed gun was successfully fired, and the specs have been distributed online.
Personally, I'm not keen on the idea of firearms being able to be printed out. There needs to be minimum standards on firearms manufacturing (if it were up to me, every last Jiminez or Bryco-Jennings would be melted down as scrap. Even now, I will never allow a Bryco-Jennings anywhere near my home. But that's another discussion) to prevent things like accidental discharges (look up the Powderbox pistol for an example), or something as nasty as the thing exploding in your hand.
I would rather that items in otherwise low supply be printed out for use by those who need them. This can have a huge impact in third-world countries that wouldn't otherwise be able to afford certain items that a 3D printer can provide.
Right. I know full well the kerfuffle that is coming in the form of a firearms debate, so I'm just gonna cozy up in the bunker and watch the carnage unfold.