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3D Gun Maker Targets Public Safety, DOJ Cracks Down
A shocking crime has shaken the nation, with 3D printed guns posing a significant risk to public safety. In a brazen move, a group of individuals has been caught manufacturing and distributing these deadly firearms, leaving authorities scrambling to keep up.
According to sources, the group has been using 3D printing technology to create plastic firearms that are undetectable by security scanners. This has raised concerns among law enforcement officials, who believe that these guns could be used by terrorists and other malicious actors to carry out attacks.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has vowed to take action against those responsible for manufacturing and distributing these guns. ‘Under federal law, it is illegal to manufacture or possess plastic firearms that are undetectable,’ Sessions said in a statement. ‘Violation of this law is punishable by up to five years in prison.’
Sessions emphasized that the DOJ will work with federal, state and local law enforcement to identify any possible cases for prosecution. ‘We will not stand for the evasion, especially the flouting, of current law,’ he said. ‘We will take action to ensure that individuals who violate the law by making plastic firearms and rendering them undetectable, will be prosecuted to the fullest extent.’
The DOJ has filed a brief in opposition to a preliminary injunction in the State of Washington v. U.S. Department of State, a case related to 3D printed guns. The brief can be found here.
The case has sparked a heated debate about the regulation of 3D printed guns. Some argue that the technology has the potential to revolutionize the firearms industry, while others believe that it poses a significant threat to public safety. As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: the DOJ is committed to enforcing the law and keeping the public safe.
‘Such firearms present a significant risk to public safety, and the DOJ will use every available tool to vigorously enforce this prohibition,’ Sessions said. With the DOJ cracking down on 3D printed guns, it remains to be seen how this case will play out. One thing is certain, however: the stakes are high, and the consequences for those who violate the law will be severe.
Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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