opinion about 3d printed replica guns for customers

N3DS · 2016-12-08T16:37:41.000Z

Hi,

Would anyone say no to 3d print replicas in all yellow and all massive, meaning there are no way to use or remove any parts. The customer need replicas for his business where he makes custom leather holsters on orders. I have done a test print and it turned out quite good.

I have a a written document stating that this is replica and total useless along with pictures showing gun is filled. This is shipped with the first test gun and will follow all replicas.

The payment for the jobs are good, but what about export and import of replica guns, what is the community opinion about this ?

Odense3DPrint · 2016-12-08T18:30:20.000Z

i would not have any problem with it. I would not even call it a gun

zx81 · 2016-12-08T20:07:30.000Z

It’s common for people to print props for cosplay… But your probably right to ask with all the worry over 3d printed guns

Robert_57 · 2016-12-09T04:47:56.000Z

Depends very much on where you live and/or where you ship them to. For example:

https://www.border.gov.au/Busi/Impo/Proh/Firearms-and-weapons/imitation-firearms

Robin3D · 2016-12-09T09:14:00.000Z

Hi @N3DS

Printing weapons is a not allowed through 3D Hubs. We are a peace-loving company founded in the Netherlands and we adhere to strict Dutch legislation on weapons and fake weapons, and therefore we don’t allow it. Printing weapons violates Section 6.2 of the 3D Hubs Terms of Use.

When it comes to cosplay, we only allow weapons that do not resemble any real guns and cannot be mistaken for a real gun/weapon.

I hope this answers your question. Please feel free to reach out to me through support+robin@3dhubs.com if you have any more questions regarding the Weapons Policy.

Best,
Robin - 3D Hubs

wirlybird · 2016-12-09T12:05:12.000Z

6.2.c says ANY other weapons ( relating to firearms or any other weapons) so you are creating a double standard by saying some are allowed and some are not.

Just an observation.

Good question @N3DS, interesting what your customer needs them for. I should look into that out here.

Perry_1 · 2016-12-09T16:05:56.000Z

If it looks like a real life gun, it cannot be printed on 3dhubs. If it looks like a raygun from outerspace, it is ok to print. Use common sense in determining if it looks like something from star trek or if it looks like something from dirty harry. This is not a double standard.

Zero tolerance rules are not helpful. If you are not sure, then don’t do it.