Gun

3d printed gun

Yes, you can 3-D print a firearm.

Solid Concepts, a specialty manufacturing company, said it 3-D printed a handgun and fired more than 50 rounds from it -- even hitting a few bullseyes at more than 30 yards.

The gun was made with an industrial 3-D printer. Desktop printers that you can buy at Staples aren't going to start cranking out guns anytime soon, and there are laws to protect against making plastic guns.

First published August 18, 2014: 2:48 PM ET

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