3D打印枪支

3D打印枪支是指主要通過3D打印机生产的枪支以及火器。3D打印机可以生產塑料、金属或者两者結合的枪支。 ^[1]不過全塑料枪支往往寿命极短。 ^[2]两者結合的枪支更受青睞。 ^{[3] [a]}

参考文献

1. New Zealand leads the way in Titanium Additive Manufacturing, Metal Additive Manufacturing, May 12, 2014. ()
2. Mearian, Lucas. Lab tests show 3D printed guns can be useless -- and dangerous. Computerworld. 30 May 2014 [2022-07-08]. （原始内容于2021-05-16） （英语）. Defense Distributed has demonstrated its Liberator 3D printed gun successfully. The gun, however, has a limited lifespan, and it typically fails after eight to 10 shots. 
3. Kelly, Kim. The 3D-Printed Gun Isn't Coming. It's Already Here.. GEN. Medium. 23 August 2020 [2022-07-08]. （原始内容于2022-01-07） （英语）. 

備註

1. In the United States, the firearm's identity is defined by its receiver (frame). Just printing a frame creates a "firearm" in the legal definition.