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3D-printed gun advocate faces new charges for incident with teen

The latest charges carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

On Jan 3, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

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3D-printable gun creator Cody Wilson faces sexual assault charges (updated)

According to the arrest affidavit, he paid to have sex with a 16-year-old.

On Sep 19, 2018 by Sunny Kim

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Cody Wilson isn’t backing down after latest court ruling against 3D-printed guns

The battle over 3D printed guns isn't over.

On Aug 29, 2018 by Ellen Ioanes

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Cody Wilson on what’s next for DefCad after 3D-printed gun court victory

Cody Wilson battled the Department of Justice over the right to 3D print guns. And won.

On Jul 19, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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Creator of world’s first 3D-printable gun sues State Department

Attorneys for Liberator creator say government has kept client in legal limbo for 2 years.

On May 7, 2015 by Tim Sampson

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Botched raid shows difficulty of policing 3-D-printed weapons

How do you enforce gun control when you can potentially print 3-D weapons at home?

On Oct 26, 2013 by Aja Romano

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The Internet’s Wild Bunch

The Internet has its own version outlaws, and it's unclear if they're idealistic heroes or mere criminals. 

On Oct 24, 2013 by Nicholas White

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The Liberator: Cody Wilson’s armed for a free speech battle

The nonprofit behind the first 3-D-printed gun is preparing for a legal battle that will determine the future of open-source weapons.

On Sep 27, 2013 by Kevin Morris

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New software will prevent you from accidentally printing a gun

"It works a bit like an antivirus," Create It REAL CEO Jeremie Pierre Gay told Motherboard.

On Jul 8, 2013 by [email protected]

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Law enforcement agencies are starting to freak out over 3-D-printed guns

The technology could enable weapons to slip through metal detectors undetected, a leaked memo warns.

On May 24, 2013 by Kevin Morris

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Bullets join the 3-D printed arsenal

YouTube user taofledermaus posted a video featuring shots fired using the new bullets, as well as homemade alternatives like gummy bears, bubble gum, and more.

On May 24, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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3-D-printed gun moves to Pirate Bay after State Department crackdown

Defense Distributed was ordered to take down the plans for its printable gun, "The Liberator."

On May 10, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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California wants to ban 3-D printed guns

California Rep. Leland Lee wants to ban 3-D guns in his state.

On May 8, 2013 by Kevin Morris

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Watch the first-ever 3-D-printed gun firing

Critics said it couldn't be done, but here's video of an all-plastic gun successfully firing.

On May 6, 2013 by Kevin Morris

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The world’s first printable handgun

This is the prototype for the world's first gun made entirely from 3D printed parts.

On May 3, 2013 by Kevin Morris