Legal gaps remain regarding the threat of 3D-printed ghost guns

Monday 17 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 18 Feb 2025, 6:01am

In this story University of Waikato, Alexander Gillespie

New Zealand faces potential risks from 3D-printed firearms and hybrid designs. Professor Alexander Gillespie suggests three steps the country could take to address existing legal gaps and improve community safety.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 17 Feb 2025, 5:42pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 12 hours

RNZMon 17 Feb 2025, 5:42pm

The threat of 3D-printed ‘ghost guns’ is growing, but NZ is yet to act on these three big legal gaps (opens in new tab)
1NewsTue 18 Feb 2025, 6:01am

3D-printed 'ghost guns' increasing but legal gaps remain (opens in new tab)