The fact that we can 3D-print guns, each scarier than the last, is unsettling enough. But why would we stop at weapon itself? Why not 3D-printed ammo? Like, say, these devastating shotgun slugs, fresh from a Solidoodle 3 printer. Read More >>
Featured comment by Frypot:
"3D printed guns? A very bad idea. 3D printed ammo? Not really an issue surely? People already make their own bullets this is just bringing the practic..." More »
The M16A1 is an iconic gun, so it's no surprise that our favourite weapons designer Joerg Sprave fancied the idea of using one as the base of a crossbow. The result is rather terrifying. Read More >>
Featured comment by Happyal:
"WHAT??? Didn't you read that link I posted? Anyone can now just print of a fully working gun. Our children are not safe!!!!
We need some action now..." More »
While some experts claim the plastic "gun" is about as effective a weapon as holding a bullet in your hand with a pair of pliers and hitting it with a pin, it hasn't stopped some from panicking about the possible mass proliferation of plastic weaponry. Read More >>
Featured comment by Mr Tennent:
"Im sure there are other more significant factors such as violence in the media creating an atmosphere of violence and sociological and phycological co..." More »
In a statement to TechCrunch that was conspicuously devoid of live-tweeting, helicopter chases or any underwater components, Kim Dotcom announced that he has instructed the Mega staff to delete any public copies of the blueprints for this week's fully 3D-printable gun. Read More >>
Featured comment by Aevolve:
"I think when someone with the questionable moralities such as Dotcom thinks twice about the 3D printed gun its time to just say no." More »
In just two days, blueprints for the world's first (almost) entirely 3D printed gun have made their way onto the hard drives of over 100,000 potential quick-draws around the world. And the idea of this many people gaining non-regulated access to lethal weapons this quickly should be sending us into a mass, hysterical moral panic, right? Slow down there, cowboy. Read More >>
Zombie or not, it's a good idea to never get on Joerg Sprave's bad side. Our favourite slingshot auteur can weaponise pretty much anything he gets his hands on. From ashtrays, to Oreos, to coins, to what is probably one of the most inane household objects you could think of: a toilet brush. Read More >>
Featured comment by suicideneil:
"Your comments are idiotic, please no more!
I enjoy his videos a lot as I shoot & own slingshots- they are just a bit of fun & there is noth..." More »
Apparently, this week's theme is dangerous DIY props because as a follow-up to the frightening 80,000-volt Thor hammer we now have an equally terrifying replica of the Dead Space Plasma Cutter. As far as prop design and attention to detail go it's beautiful, but the use of a pair of 1,500-milliwatt burning blue lasers has us cautious about recommending this as a DIY. Read More >>
Featured comment by Spazturtle:
"Well thanks to some of the comments on the video (he seams to remove ones that tell you how to make it)
It is actually a very simply design, he is dr..." More »
The Kalashnikov is one of the most well-known and widely-used weapons in history. More than 75 million of the Russian assault rifles have been produced since it entered service in 1949. And while AKs are renowned for their simplicity and durability, the 64 year old line is long overdue for a design update. But can modern materials and production techniques really build a better AK? Read More >>
Featured comment by Kev:
"I was simply adding further interest to the article with information taken from the wiki. Much like some of this article has.
I dont see the probl..." More »
If you think that piece of plastic above is just a toy, you'd be wrong. It's an actual gun. That fires standard handgun bullets. That's 3D printed. Yes, printed. It's the first entirely 3D printed gun, previous 3D printed weapons have just been specific parts. Welcome to the future. Read More >>
Featured comment by Hyperstate:
"It's just occurred to me, a possible solution to the problem this presents. Could the printers be fitted with chips that record what's being printed, ..." More »
Tragedies like the events that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School have certainly given parents reasons to worry about their children's safety. But is this really necessary? A Colombian company claims to have created a line of kid's clothing and school uniforms made from the same fabrics and technology found in bulletproof vests. Read More >>
Featured comment by tom57:
"why do you think theyre firing blanks.
pretty sure these are the same guys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQM6zLiSn1E" More »
In a book called Branding Terror, Francesco Trivini Bellini and former United Nations counter-terrorism analyst Artur Beifuss compiled the logos and brand identities of terrorist organisations "from al-Qaeda to the Real IRA" and analysed them as they would any logo. It's fascinating to approach the identity of the terrorists from a graphic design perspective. Read More >>
Featured comment by Mr. T:
"I respectfully disagree. Terrorists need to be eliminated and it's worked out pretty well so far. We just need to find any excuse to grab oil rich lan..." More »
What is there to even say? Joerg Sprave dreamed up a slingshot that shoots glass ashtrays and has a broken beer bottle attached as a bayonet. It's all pretty legit. Read More >>
Bill Gates has posted a £65,000 bounty to the person or team that finds a way to improve the age old design of the condom. Including "designs that are easier to properly apply" which inspired our favourite weapons designer Joerg Sprave to of course apply his expertise in slingshots to the problem. Read More >>
This Lego recreation of Han Solo's DL-44 heavy blaster is incredible. Right down to the wood-coloured handle and the offset scope, it looks as authentic as a Lego-built blaster can without actually firing lasers. Read More >>
After getting teased with the trailer for Click. Print. Gun, Motherboard's documentary on the 3D printed gun movement, we finally get to watch the whole thing. The doc takes a look at Cody R. Wilson, a 25-year-old University of Texas law student, and how he's been building weapon parts with a 3D printer. Read More >>
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