More than a decade after the advent of the 3D-printed gun as a symbol of libertarianism and gun violence, police say one of the homemade plastic weapons has now been found in the hands of perhaps the world’s most notorious killer. For the group of DIY shooters who have spent years shaving Those types of printed guns are, in fact, right-wing cops say Luigi Mangione loved the fatal firing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thomson he is well known as a self-styled sniper, and shows how useful and deadly these weapons have become.
In the 24 hours since police released a photo of what they believe to be Mangione’s gun following the arrest of the 26-year-old man on Monday, an online community that uses 3D printed tools has been quick to identify the suspected weapon as a printed weapon. “Ghost gun” – a self-made weapon without a serial number, created by combining commercial and DIY products. The gun appears to be the Chairmanwon V1, a tweak of the popular 3D-printed semi-automatic design known as the FMDA 19.2—an acronym that stands for “Free Men Don’t Ask.”
The FMDA 19.2, which was released in 2021, is the oldest model with 3D printed gun principles, says a gunsmith who goes by the first name John and the web handle Mr. Snow Makes. But it’s one of the most well-known and well-tested printed ghost guns, he says. The Chairmanwon V1 Remix that police say Mangione was in possession of when he was arrested at the Altoona, Pennsylvania McDonald’s differs from the FMDA 19.2 design only in that another gunman, who goes by the name Chairmanwon, added a gun shape. hold on.
“For someone who’s been making guns like this for five years, it’s an odd thing. We have been building very good models,” says Mr. Snow Makes, which hosts an annual rifle competition. But he adds that “this is one of the oldest 3D print glock styles that has been tested and succeeded in creating a reliable gun.”
Authorities in New York charged Mangione on Monday in Thompson’s Dec. 4 murder, along with weapons charges and other crimes in Pennsylvania. A A handwritten “manifesto”. Police said they found Mangione’s arrest after he complained about the practices of United Healthcare and other US insurance companies. Bullets found at the scene of a shooting outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel in Manhattan are said to be inscribed with the words “deny,” “protect,” “remove” — possibly protesting medical practices.
The fact that even an old 3D printed gun is said to have allowed Mangione to shoot Thomson repeatedly in a Manhattan street—certainly the most serious shooting ever done with a ghost gun or a 3D printed weapon—shows the extent of DIY tools. The tech has arrived, says Cody Wilson, founder of Defense Distributed. Unlike previous 3D printed firearms, the FDMA 19.2 can be fired hundreds or thousands of times without its plastic parts breaking.
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