UK Ballistics Scientists: 3D-Printed Guns Are 'of No Use To Anyone'

New submitter graveyardjohn writes: "The BBC has a short video about why the U.K.'s National Ballistics Intelligence Service thinks 3D-printed guns are 'of no use to anyone.' They show a 3D-printed gun being fired in a test chamber. The barrel explodes and the bullet flops forward a few feet. They say, 'without additional expertise and the right type of ammunition, anyone attempting to fire one would probably maim or even kill themselves.'"

Good thing technology never moves forward

[BoberFett]

It's a good thing technology never moves forward. This issue can now be put to bed.

Good, now let's get on with the business of..

[Virtucon]

Sex Toys! Yes, Sex Toys are the real 3D Printing market! [pinkrocket.co.uk]

Re:But...

[Hategrin]

I used to think this was flamebait, but they don't. Even when the doctor tells them "it's a girl/boy" they think "oh well maybe, she/he's not old enough to decide."

Re:Good

[Darinbob]

I thought he was referring to the ancient people of the city of Phillipi, but was confused because the Epistle to the Philippians never mentioned 3D printers.