by Alan Brooks
In what could turn out to be a major embarrassment for the Greater Manchester Police, a man arrested yesterday on suspicion of illegally manufacturing gun powder also had what police suspect to be 3D-printed components for a firearm… or not. According to the BBC, Manchester’s finest raided the home as part of a larger operation targeting organized crime and stumbled upon the mystery parts by accident. Manchester Police spokesman Detective Inspector Mossop had this to say . . .
“If what we have seized is proven to be viable components capable of constructing a genuine firearm, then it demonstrates that organised crime groups are acquiring technology that can be bought on the high street to produce the next generation of weapons.
“In theory, the technology essentially allows offenders to produce their own guns in the privacy of their own home, which they can then supply to the criminal gangs who are causing such misery in our communities.
“Because they are also plastic and can avoid X-ray detection, it makes them easy to conceal and smuggle.”
He added: “If what we have seized today can, as we suspect, be used to make a genuine firearm then today will be an important milestone in the fight against this next generation of homemade weapons.”
Or a milestone in the fight against printing replacement parts for your 3D printer. Either way, lives were saved and the good people of Manchester can sleep safe tonight knowing that the only thing they have to fear is midnight raids by the Greater Manchester Police.
McCarthy, the drunken streetlight shooter says: “People aren’t realizing that the awesome burden of carrying a firearm doesn’t leave room for the hypothetical”.
Talk about projection.
That is quite a quote. So he is basically saying that each and every american citizen bares an awesome burden to carry a firearm to ensure that the hypothetical government tyranny doesn’t happen in actuality. Because we don’t have room for the hypothetical. whodathunkit!
I’d love to see him apply his “Firearms are such a serious issue no one deserves a second chance” attitude to his own police force.
“… today will be an important milestone in the fight against this next generation of homemade weapons.”
By broadcasting the fact that you can make homemade weapons to everyone? Isn’t the best way to make something popular to make that thing tabu? And to broadcast the fact that it is now tabu to everyone every chance you get?
I remember some pretty horrible albums that came out in the late 80’s that only made bank because they got the new MA Rating label on them. They were dangerous! They got the MA rating! I must have a copy!
Now I want nothing more than to get a 3d printer and have a couple of ‘scary looking’ parts on the shelf.
“What we have seized are items that need further forensic testing by national ballistics experts to establish whether they can be used in the construction of a genuine, viable firearm.” A little creativity and some mechanical know how and you can make firearms out of household scrap pipe. http://thehomegunsmith.com/ the funny part is the guy that wrote that book was in england.
And was, or still is, a guest of the state as a “dangerous person” who showed “no remorse” for writing the books and website.
You all think Keene, NH doesn’t have a cult presents? There is evil in your beautiful city, pull those weeds before its to late. I lived in and around Keene for a long time and have seen some things and met many people I would red flag! And if you don’t think the KPD or NHSP are not aware and think they bought that vehicle for joy riding, your the fools.
I like the doubletap design. That said, they are double tapping the price, which I don’t like.
The St. Louis, Missouri, USA, Earth pistol innovator
For a second I though there was a company called Earth Pistol. Was trying to imagine a compostable pistol.
Now I kinda want one.
2 thumbs down on any 2 shot pistol. I’ll take almost any of the diminutive pocket guns that are out there, at least then you get a minimum of 5 shots.
The solution to capacity with these is to carry one in each pocket.
Actually, I read a book once where the way the protagonist (a city detective) got out of the final jam was because he routinely carried THREE guns. You aren’t aware of this through the entirety of the book, but throughout the novel his level of preparedness (he has guns stashed all over his home) leaves you unsurprised at the third gun. The bad guy disarms him, asks for him to give up his backup piece, then after his guard is down the detective draws his third gun and shoots him.
Perp: “Who the heck needs to carry three guns!?”
Cop: “Me. Today.”
FTW!
Only problem I see is that the guy with the bat stopped swinging…. This clown will get off with a headache, and court supervision, just to do it again…. Bloody pulps can get NO court supervision, and are NOT a drain on taxpayer $$$, you dig a hole, and dispose of trash properly, end of story…. But, I’m a hardass like that….
I’m not aware of any guns that use a 5″-long flanged splined shaft like is shown in the bottom right photo. And the top right photo could be literally anything. Or nothing. I’m going with nothing.
I really liked the Honey Badger when it came out, and I really like this.
Is there any guesstimate as to the price, other than “out of my range?”
You could always get a Spike’s Compressor, I suppose. Ridiculous gun porn of it can be found here.
So I take it the MCX is the rifle-caliber counterpart to the MPX?
When you do the followup contact for a comment from $ig, please ask for a status update on the MPX. Especially the MPX-C.
Many people don’t like the ar pistol because they try to shoot it like a rifle. I shoot a 300 blackout pistol with 10.5″ barrel for varmint hunting and I have no problem with accuracy. Keep your head and neck straight, rest your cheek on the buffer tube, line up your sights and pull the trigger. Almost everybody that tries to shoot my ar immediately tilts their head to the side and scrunches their neck down. When shooting the pistol properly, it is one of the most comfortable ways to shoot. Scopes should not be used on an ar pistol as the added weight and time to acquire the target defeat it’s purpose. 5.56 as a pistol is obnoxious and not near as effective as the blackout.
If only Sigs manufacturing capacity could get me my P220 Stainless Elite I’ve had on order since last December.
I want to be able to handle the gun. Weight, balance, and rattle are a big deal to me. The review of the gun from my favorite LGS is considered. I have done enough business to have forged an honest repore with him. I will talk to others who have had experience with the gun as well. Usually my local shooting club or range helps. Finally I consider what role the gun will have in the collection. Finally the reputation of the manufacturer and customer service are considered. Price is determined according to the merits of the gun. You buy a gun that is less quality than you paid for and you regret it every time. A quality gun has a quality price that goes with it.
SQUIRREL!
No, Gabby. For the last time, this is how you sight in a rifle.
Geez, in one ear out the other.
I have a 3D printer, and milling machine, a lathe and the skills to build anything any other being can. That doesn’t mean I will.