McCord of @GeorgetownICAP outlined 5 major reasons why the dissemination of blueprints for 3D-printed firearms would threaten the national security, foreign relations and public safety interests of the U.S. 2/
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#1: Metal detectors are the backbone of America’s well-developed security protocols, and they won’t be able to detect a modified plastic firearm. 3/
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#2: Bad actors will be able to exploit the blueprints for 3D-printed guns to commit acts of terror. 4/
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#3: Wide international access to the 3D-printed gun design files would likely damage U.S. foreign relations, especially with countries that have stricter gun laws. 5/
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#4: Without federally mandated serial numbers, solving crimes involving firearms will become more difficult. 6/
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And finally, #5: Existing Federal and State regulations on firearms- like background checks- will not be effective against 3D-printed guns. 7/
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We spoke with Professor McCord on our
#IGTV@instagram channel (@GtownLaw) for an explainer on the risks posed by virtually untraceable and undetectable#3Dprinted guns. Watch the full explainer here: http://bit.ly/2nrEsyz pic.twitter.com/R5VacR3rcf
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