Agreed. The purpose isn’t to create a long lasting weapon. It’s really to demonstrate proof of concept and to take the power away from government tyrants.
As 3D printing technology improves, one will eventually be able to print metal versions that are actually functional. Probably 5-10 years away from something like that being practical however.
Ahh, Proof of concept scares them?
Yes, yes it does.
Someone said here they have titanium 3d printers. Imagine popping out some designs on that one.