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The Canberra community is being reminded that 3D printed guns and gun parts are illegal.
An incident last week saw ACT Policing officers attend a school after being informed that a staff member had brought a 3D printed handgun to the school. The gun was not shown in a class and the teacher returned home later that day.
Police later executed a search warrant at the teacher’s home, where the firearm was seized as well as the 3D printer used to make the firearm. At this time police believe this incident was a misguided effort to demonstrate the capabilities of 3D printing technology.
Enquiries relating to this matter are continuing.
ACT Policing would like to remind all community members that the creation of firearms or firearm parts using 3D printers or any other equipment is illegal. All items used to create a firearm are also subject to criminal asset confiscation including printers, machines, phones and computers.
Anyone with any information about the illegal possession or creation of firearms in the ACT should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.
