The first factor is symbolic and ideological, where acquiring or making a 3D-printed firearm exceeds material benefits and is seen ideologically. I briefly discussed this in 2021 International Centre for Counter-Terrorism piece. 7/ www.icct.nl/publication/...

CTRL, HATE, PRINT: Terrorists and the Appeal of 3D-Printed Weapons

This summer two separate individuals with links to the extreme right were arrested or convicted in the United Kingdom (UK) on charges including offenses related to 3D-printed firearms. On 14 June, Dea...

While not included in the article, a perfect example of this can be seen in a recent case involving the '3D Amendment' #Telegram#3D printers to create firearms adorned with Nazi symbols. /8