X-post (LBN): TSA agents find a 3-D printed revolver in a carry-on bag, confiscate it

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141548655

Source: Washington Post

The TSA says a plastic revolver assembled with a 3-D printer was among the 68 firearms the agency confiscated from carry-ons around the country during the week ending Aug. 5.

TSA agents discovered the weapon in a passenger’s luggage during screening at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The gun was a replica, but was loaded with five live .22-caliber bullets, the agency said.

The fact that it was inoperable didn’t matter, the TSA said. Fake guns are treated just like real ones — permitted in checked bags, but banned in carry-ons.

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/08/12/tsa-agents-find-a-3-d-printed-revolver-in-a-carry-on-bag-confiscate-it/

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this is lunacy; the gov needs to step in to stop 3D printing from becoming a nightmare; it has so much potential that the NRA should not be able to hijack.

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[friendly_iconoclast]

1. The first reply to that in LBN said it better than I could:

And what do you suppose they do?
Ban 3D printers? That's not going to happen. Seems the TSA did their job.

[JonathanRackham]

2. 3D printing is for amatures

How about Harbor Freight low tech?

It's not about guns or 3D printers, it's what's in the hearts, minds and souls of the person in possession of the device.

[jonno99]

3. ^^ THIS ^^ nt

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

4. But if you have "more than what you make in a month" to invest...

...how about a nice Glock 7:
http://diehard.wikia.com/wiki/Glock_7