House Votes To Renew Ban On Plastic Guns

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The House of Representatives has voted to renew a longstanding ban on plastic firearms that don’t have enough metal to be detected by X-ray machines, though many have criticized the extension bill for not restricting 3D printing technology, which can produce plastic guns with removable metal parts. What do you think?


“I like when politicians can put aside petty differences to accomplish something that’s already law.”

Christina Alker • Chairlift Operator

“Sure, ‘plastic guns’—what else did they ban? Phasers and electro-rifles?”

Joe Brennan • Systems Analyst

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“Just more evidence that congress is in the pocket of Big 3D.”

Robert Gambon • Geologist