What Makes a Gun a Ghost Gun?
Everything you need to know about the homemade, untraceable firearms that are increasingly turning up at crime scenes.
The Business of Guns
Despite His Criminal Record, Cody Wilson Is Back in the 3D-Printed Gun Business
After an international manhunt, Wilson pleaded guilty to a felony in Texas court. But the particulars of his deal left him in a legal gray area that allows him to own and work with firearms.
3D-Printed Gun Group Moves to Tumblr
In one recent post, Deterrence Dispense used the microblogging site to share plans for a semiautomatic carbine built completely from unregulated parts.
Under Regulators’ Noses, an Online Market for Homemade Gun Silencers Is Booming
Dozens of online retailers sell de facto silencers, making it easy for gun owners to avoid federal screening and registration.
Google Promotes Sale of 100-Round Magazine Like the One Used in the Dayton Shooting
Google Shopping has a policy against posting gun accessories. But we identified multiple listings for high-capacity magazines.
El Paso Shooter Coveted ‘Most Lethal’ Rifle Ammunition on the Market
The Russian-developed 8M3 rifle round is known for its ability to expand and fragment on impact, creating catastrophic wounds.
As Social Networks Crack Down, 3D-Printed Gun Community Moves to New Platforms
Bans on sharing 3D gun blueprints have proven porous, but the community that makes them is migrating to platforms more amenable to the cause.
Former NYPD Officer Sues Gunmaker Over Faulty Handguns
In 2017, Honor Defense was called out by the gun community for making weapons that can fire when dropped. Now a police officer is suing the company after he was shot by his.
Senators Urge Consumer Product Safety Commission to Regulate Toy Guns
Three Democratic senators sent a letter to the…
The Gun Industry Is Betting on Bigger High-Capacity Magazines
The new products can reliably fire 40 or more rounds before requiring reloading. They’re ending up in the hands of mass shooters.
Twitter Announces New Policy Banning 3D-Printed Gun Files
Three weeks after The Trace reported that Twitter users were freely distributing design files…
Plans for 3D-Printed Guns Are Still Accessible on Twitter and YouTube
The platforms say they don’t allow users to post blueprints or how-tos for building ghost guns. But the files continue to circulate.