During the controversy surrounding the release of blueprints for 3D-printed plastic guns, the Transportation Security Administration said airport security screeners have been able to spot the so-called untraceable and undetectable weapons in carry-on bags. Cody Wilson, with Defense Distributed, holds a 3D-printed gun called the Liberator at his shop in Austin, Texas. Since August 2016, the TSA has detected two 3D-printed guns and two 3D-printed firearm components, all of which were voluntarily abandoned by the passengers who packed them in their carry-on bags, TSA spokesperson Michael Bilello said. “We have proven detection capabilities and screening protocols in place.” Like all firearms, explosives and replica weapons, 3D-printed guns are prohibited in the cabins of commercial planes. Read more: Airport security found this 3D printed revolver in a carry-on bag 3D-printing unlicensed guns could lead to jail time U.S. judge halts release of blueprints for 3D-printed guns

Source: thestar August 11, 2018 18:56 UTC