19-Year-Old Sentenced to Over Four Years for 3D-Printed Semi-Automatic Pistol 'F*** Gun Control', Eligible for Parole After Three Years

Nov 14, 2024, 02:04 PM

A 19-year-old former electronics engineer has been sentenced to over four years in prison for using a 3D printer to create a semi-automatic pistol in his bedroom. The individual, who was in the process of being radicalized by extremist right-wing ideologies, constructed the firearm, which he dubbed the 'F*** Gun Control', using parts ordered online. While he is eligible to apply for parole after serving at least three years, the case highlights ongoing concerns regarding the accessibility of 3D printing technology for illicit purposes.