It will be interesting to see how they balance their claim that the 2nd amendment gives anybody the right to have any kind of gun, any time, anywhere, with the problem of competition the manufacturers could face if people can make their own guns at home.

Making guns at home is not new...this is not a new challenge.

I have my Great Grandfathers hand made bench rest rifles...

Probably no shortage of boutique gun makers out there.

Access to tech is whats new - but not as "shocking" as people are trying to make it out.

3D is not new and is pretty far along.

People who are just now speaking out against - are way late to the party!

But - I agree - it remains to be seen exactly who this will all shake out...

But as technology comes out it becomes cheaper. This could drastically affect their funders. I think they'll come out against it.

Guns produce heat and pressure. The kind of plastic they use in 3D printing isn't so good with heat, or with repeated shocks. I've heard (but not verified) that there are 3D metal printers, but those were reported to be very expensive.

they hadn't secretly already.

They are playing both sides at the moment. There was a statement if you missed it. They tried to sound against-ish.

They point to an old law regarding detectablilty...seems kind of outdated - and not conceived with this 3d tech in mind.

I think the law they refer to is more about GLocks which I think are largely plastic or not metal.

But - some 2nd A types aren't exactly happy with the current NRA Stance...which hints at infringement.

The law just says - the gun has to have some metal in it and you can't sell it.

You might very well be right about the direction the NRA will take.

This HuffPo piece argues the opposite - that the NRA supports the availability of 3d printed guns and that the widespread availability of same would ultimately benefit the NRA:

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/nra-3d-printed-guns-gun-control_us_5b633bcce4b0fd5c73d762b2
The Darkly Twisted Logic Behind The NRA’s Support For 3D-Printed Guns

I also fully expect them to use their opposition as an example of their concern, *cough cough* for gun safety.

in the NRA's publications, they will be happy to support 3-D printed guns, I'm sure.

GUN CONTROL!!!

Camel's nose under the tent, thin end of the wedge, slippery slope.

It's a complete non-issue when more reliable guns are so cheap and easy.