I mostly agree with you but there are some caveats and it varies by location in the US. [1] While I am in one of the most firearm friendly states I will personally avoid 3D printed firearms until the federal and state laws are more clear and aligned. Aside from the legal ambiguity aspect I would want something battle hardened and pressure tested that I know won't blow up in my face.

[1] - https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/state-and-lo...

You are correct, states that are heavily against gun ownership and have many laws to punish gun owners with limits on functions, looks and arbitrary restrictions means you are already a possible future criminal.

Just putting a sticker on your gun can be used against you in a court of law. The hate and prosecution against gun owners is a real problem.

3d printing is about doing it quickly. if you have a spare afternoon a p80 pistol frame, can be crafted by hand, and it will last for a long time.

the components that will 'blow up' are not regulated beyond retailers assesment, of intentions, and right to refuse a sus business transaction

p80 is defunct and sold off [0].

A 3d printed frame with fiber filament will last a long time. That is the future, conventional injected molded polymer 80% companies for handgun frames have been sued into oblivion.

[0] "This week in guns" by Fudd Busters, youtube, 8/20/2024.

aluminum, or mild forged steel, blueprints or coordinates, and goto your workshop.

trust only steel.