Speech on 3-D Guns
Ladies and gentlemen,
We are here today to assess the current 3-D gun controversy taking over our great nation and its place in our county.
The history of three-dimensional technology can be traced back to Charles W. Hull, who patented the Stereo Lithography Apparatus in 1986. After this, he founded one of the largest 3-D printing organizations today, known as 3-D Systems Corporation. 3-D printing involves replicating digital files into solid objects through a precise, efficient and effective computerized process. Its reliability and convenience have fostered its use in most, if not all fields including weapons and ammunition. 3-D gun printing technology enables individuals to create homemade firearms evoking uproar among legislators and citizens alike. The main reason being that since they are dominantly made of plastic, they cannot be detected violating the US Undetectable Firearms Act which requires firearms to be spotted by a metal detector. More so, guns have no serial number which makes it hard to trace the shooter.
However, it should be noted that 3-D guns are not as effective and efficient as feared. A fully plastic gun is only capable of firing once or twice, and it has a higher chance of a misfire. This is because the internal parts are not yet fully capable of handling the force of firing a bullet. The main threat lies in hybrid 3-D guns that have metal parts that increase the stability and effectiveness of the gun. The capital required in printing a 3-D gun is also expensive. Despite all these drawbacks, I stand to oppose 3-D guns being allowed in Berkeley County. By allowing 3-D gun use, tensions will rise and criminal activity may also surge. Unless we solve the current issue on gun control, I believe that supporting 3-D gun use adds fuel to the fire at a period where mediation is highly needed.
Thank you for your time.
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