Recent years have seen a rapid development and increasing availability of 3d printing technology The use of this technology to produce gun components has sparked a never ending controversy that was further fueled by several tragic incidents most importantly the School Shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary The pioneers of 3d printed guns Solid Concepts and Defense Distributed which successfully produced and fired guns faced immense pressure from various quarters Lawmakers have been debating the matter in an attempt to develop a law that would supposedly keep a check on the development of 3d printed guns However the dispute between pro and anti gun activists continues as the government decides what measures should be taken to prevent people from printing their own guns in the luxury of their own homes 3D printed guns have been banned in many European countries while Philadelphia has become the first city in the US to ban 3d printed guns Some argue that such restrictions on guns clearly violate the rights of US citizens which were granted to them in the 2nd Amendment At current stages the capabilities of 3d printers to develop fully functional guns are limited but considering the ongoing advancements there is no doubt that creating guns in the future would be as simple as downloading blueprints and printing those using 3d printers The 3D Printed Gun Gyges 3D Presents.