Gun safety advocates and law enforcement officials are sounding the alarm over a troubling rise in 3D-printed firearms in the United States, with recoveries increasing from just over 30 in 2020 to more than 300 by 2024. This surge points to a potential crisis, as these untraceable weapons threaten to outpace the already widespread “ghost guns” that have evaded regulation for years.
During a recent summit in New York City, the advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety and various stakeholders gathered to discuss the implications of this trend, emphasizing the need for legislative and industry action to curb the proliferation of these homemade weapons. Despite recent federal regulations targeting ghost-gun kits, the unregulated nature of 3D-printed firearms complicates enforcement, prompting calls for manufacturers and online platforms to implement stricter measures to prevent illegal printing and distribution.
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