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Via America’s Lawyer: US district judge Robert Lasnik extended a restraining order preventing the release of blueprints to create 3D printed guns. Mike Papantonio explains.

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Finally tonight some goods news. Last week, US district judge Robert Lasnik extended a restraining order preventing the release of blueprints to create 3D printed guns citing the fact that these guns present a unique threat. Judge Lasnik decided to once again delay the release of these blueprints. It’s just common sense. Judge Lasnik understands that these weapons would usher in a new era of untraceable, undetectable firearms that could wind up in the hands of convicted felons, domestic abusers AND gang members, anyone with access to a 3D printer or someone with access to somebody that has a 3D printer. As 3D printers become more cost efficient and enticing to average consumers, releasing these blueprints could allow anyone to become a small time arms dealer with weapons that couldn’t be traced back to them or sold to buyers who don’t have a background check. What we need right now is better gun control, not a do-it-yourself guide for people who want to play Rambo.

Mike Papantonio is an American attorney and television and radio talk show host. He is past president of The National Trial Lawyers, the most prestigious trial lawyer association in America; and is one of the few living attorneys inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. He hosts the international television show "America's Lawyer"; and co-hosts Ring of Fire Radio, a nationally syndicated weekly radio program, with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Sam Seder.