# US Government Wants 3D Printers to Help Stop Illegal Machine Gun Conversions! 🚫

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/us-government-wants-3d-printers-to-help-stop-illegal-machine-gun-conversions/290958>\
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**Created:** [September 9, 2024, 12:54pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/us-government-wants-3d-printers-to-help-stop-illegal-machine-gun-conversions/290958 "2024-09-09T12:54:47Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 9, 2024, 12:54pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/us-government-wants-3d-printers-to-help-stop-illegal-machine-gun-conversions/290958/1 "2024-09-09T12:54:47Z")

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**Summary:**

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1. **Government Action**  
The U.S. Justice Department is seeking assistance from the 3D-printing industry to prevent the creation of illegal machine gun conversion devices. Officials stress the need for collaboration with tech experts and software developers.

2. **Recent Incidents**  
Conversion devices have been linked to several mass shootings, including a deadly incident at a sweet sixteen party in Alabama. The government is focusing on these devices due to their rising use in crimes.

3. **New Initiatives**  
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced a national training program for law enforcement and a new committee to track trends and gather intelligence on illegal conversions.

**Read more at:** [AP News](https://apnews.com)