Joe Biden takes action against 3D printed guns
Joe Biden takes action against 3D printed guns
The Atomic Layers: S2E30 (00056)
Atomic Layer of the Day:
Joe Biden, the current President of the United States, has signed an executive order aimed at "countering the growing threat posed by 3D printed firearms and machine gun converters." These devices, known as MCDs, "switches," or "auto sears," are small components that can convert semi-automatic pistols into fully automatic weapons capable of firing up to 1,200 rounds per minute—faster than the standard M4 rifle used by the U.S. military.
The plastic converters are inexpensive and easy to produce using online files and affordable, desktop-grade 3D printers. According to the White House, these components can be 3D printed in just 30 minutes, costing less than 40 cents to make. These devices have come under increased scrutiny in recent months, especially after the City of Chicago filed a lawsuit against Glock, the largest U.S. manufacturer of semi-automatic pistols. Chicago authorities claim that Glock has deliberately enabled the modification of its pistols, which has contributed to a rise in gun-related crime in the city.
Biden's new executive order establishes the "Emerging Firearms Threats Task Force," which will assess the danger posed by 3D printed machine gun converters and fully printed guns, commonly referred to as "ghost guns." These firearms lack serial numbers and are difficult to detect using standard security scanners. The Task Force has 90 days to submit a report with recommendations on how to limit their production and distribution.
President Biden has also directed government agencies to improve protocols for active shooter drills. The Secretaries of Education and Homeland Security will collaborate on this, with a new set of guidelines to be issued within 110 days.
Biden's actions aim to address the growing problem of 3D printed weapons and enhance public safety by tightening control over these devices.
This, as I mentioned two weeks ago, marks the beginning of what I predicted: the U.S. government is "taking care of" this issue.
Atomic Layer from the Past:
09-30-2021: Velo3D debuted on the NYSE, a day after its SPAC merger with Jaws Spitfire Acquisition Corp.
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