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Houston Gun Turn in Nets 800, Includes Box Full of 3D Printed Pistols
AmmoLand ^ | August 2, 2022 | Dean Weingarten

Posted on 08/05/2022 5:48:17 AM PDT by marktwain

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The maker of the pistols has been found and interviewed. He said he did it as a political act, to show how stupid the "buyback" was.

He was reported to have received only $50 per pistol, not $150.

1 posted on 08/05/2022 5:48:17 AM PDT by marktwain
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To: marktwain

One wonders how many people got $200 for an “automatic rifle”.


2 posted on 08/05/2022 5:53:55 AM PDT by day10 (You'll get nothing and like it!)
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The last gun show I went to - the guns started at $200 went up to $2000.


3 posted on 08/05/2022 5:56:47 AM PDT by scrabblehack
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To: marktwain

What about turning in a toy guns?
Would they also fetch $50?


4 posted on 08/05/2022 5:58:57 AM PDT by AZJeep
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To: marktwain

How much does it cost to print a 3D gun?


5 posted on 08/05/2022 5:59:24 AM PDT by MPJackal ("From my cold dead hands.")
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Early estimates were $5. When contacted, the maker said the cost was $3 per pistol.


6 posted on 08/05/2022 6:01:43 AM PDT by marktwain
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The big cost the 3-D equipment you have to purchase upfront.

But if you’ve already got a 3-D printer. Have at it!

https://ultimaker.com/learn/how-much-does-a-3d-printer-cost

I don’t think the ones under $400 would get the job done. Probably talking more like $1000-$1500.


7 posted on 08/05/2022 6:06:59 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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You could make that investment up quickly at buy-backs! Think I’ll buy one.


8 posted on 08/05/2022 6:12:03 AM PDT by TStro (Better to die on your feet than live on your knees)
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;-)


9 posted on 08/05/2022 6:13:22 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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Wish I had thought of doing that. Invest in a $500 3D printer, download the CAD for a pistol, print up a bunch, sell a those to the government, then use the profit to purchase a high quality CAD scanner, computer, and higher end 3D printer. Would have been able to purchase all that and still have some money left over essentially getting all a very sweet setup for free from the government.


10 posted on 08/05/2022 6:14:44 AM PDT by rigelkentaurus
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To: marktwain

I would think these “No questions asked gun buybacks” are a great way to dispose of a weapon that has been used in a crime or stolen.


11 posted on 08/05/2022 6:17:41 AM PDT by jaydubya2
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Guns they’ve stolen from others and don’t need, because they have plenty more stolen guns.


12 posted on 08/05/2022 6:24:17 AM PDT by Old Yeller (A nation of sheep, produces a government of wolves.l)
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13 posted on 08/05/2022 6:29:10 AM PDT by budj (Combat vet, second of three generations.)
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To: marktwain

Can I turn in a gun made out of soap?


14 posted on 08/05/2022 6:31:03 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Taxman

Ping


15 posted on 08/05/2022 6:32:36 AM PDT by Taxman (SAVE AMERICA!)
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The mayor of Houston, Turner, has said they will not accept 3D printed "ghost guns" at the next big gun turn-in.

These turn-in events are funded by part of the 1.6 Trillion dollar spending binge the Biden administration pushed through in 2021.

16 posted on 08/05/2022 6:34:48 AM PDT by marktwain
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A printed gun does not need to work. So a cheap 3d printer around $200 will work great. There is a lot of learnig to 3d printing, so do not expect to just buy a printer and earn money. But if they ever do this in my area, you can bet they will be buying my oddly shaped pieces of plastic.


17 posted on 08/05/2022 6:37:52 AM PDT by DevonD
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How about some cash or a money order for my make-believe ghost gun? Gift cards are either a pain in the @$$ to use or are not accepted for really desirable purchases about half the time.


18 posted on 08/05/2022 6:40:19 AM PDT by JimRed (TERM LIMITS, NOW! Militia to the border! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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> There is a lot of learnig to 3d printing ...

Ha ha ha !
Sounds like you have had your share of "spaghetti prints", clogged nozzles, uneven beds, and broken filaments as well.

19 posted on 08/05/2022 6:51:54 AM PDT by SecondAmendment (This just proves my latest theory ... LEFTISTS RUIN EVERYTHING !!!)
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To: marktwain

Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church eh? What about separation of church and state?


20 posted on 08/05/2022 6:56:49 AM PDT by 38special (I should've said something earlier)
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