[fso301]

It seems that with CNC machine tools, one can make one’s own gun simply by renting the time on a machine that is programmed for it, and being the one to press the “start” button.

Not long ago during a discussion about 3D printing, someone mentioned this turnkey machine approach has been tried at times in the past until the ATF steps in and shuts the operation down.

[Charles Martel]

If anything, these open-access machine shops are becoming more numerous. I’ve gotta go check out the new TechShop in Round Rock, Texas. If it has has adequate CNC metalworking equipment, I’ll buy a membership and see what I can do with a block of aluminum and a USB flash drive.