3D Printing Firearms: Challenges and History

The article explores the challenges of 3D printing firearms at home, including the difficulty of creating functional firearms due to the need for expensive metal parts. It also highlights the history of 3D-printed guns, starting with the first 3D-printed gun called the Liberator, and the debate surrounding their legality. The article features a discussion with Sean Aranda, a content creator known as the 3D Print General, who shares his experience building a hybrid 3D-printed gun called the FGC-9. It also mentions online stores like Parts Dispensed and FGCKits.com that sell 3D-printed gun kits, emphasizing the significant metalwork and welding required for the FGC-9 build.