Weapons

Could 3D printing trigger World War 3? Expert warns technology could allow rogue states to manufacture nuclear weapons

Until recently, most people didn't have the skills to make a weapon as capable as commercially available ones.

However, recent developments in the field of additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, have made home manufacturing simpler than ever before.

The prospect of more stringent legislation is also fueling interest in at-home production.

Plans for basic handguns that can be created on consumer-grade 3D printers are readily available online.

With more advanced 3D printers and other at-home technologies such as the Ghost Gunner computer-controlled mill, people can even make more complex weapons, including metal handguns and components for semi-automatic rifles.