This tiny little part is considered a machine gun, and possessing it carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison.
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The following day, the undercover ATF agent contacted Justavino again to buy 16 more of the devices for $400. The suspect allegedly said that he had printed 50 more devices overnight and, when he met with the agent, offered the entire batch for $300 instead. He additionally offered a tan Glock 19 for $1,000 but refused to sell it when the undercover officer offered a barter trade instead. The ATF filed the criminal complaint against Justavino last September 3, leading to his arrest on September 10.
Authorities across different states have been concerned about 3D-printed ghost guns, with California , Colorado , New York , and Washington State taking steps to stop their production. Some state legislatures have considered this issue a priority, especially as there have been multiple cases of people getting arrested for using 3D printers to build conversion kits and actual weapons , with one enthusiast even building a shoulder-mounted guided missile launcher for just $96 in parts and filament . However, 3D-printing enthusiasts are concerned that these steps could be too restrictive, prevent the legitimate use of 3D printers, and even negatively affect education, open hardware, and small 3D printer manufacturers . One federal judge also struck down an ATF “ghost gun” rule for 3D-printed parts, saying that it violates the Fifth Amendment and the “historical tradition of DIY gunsmithing.”
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