Number of guns made by 3D printers in NZ on the rise

The number of guns being made in New Zealand using 3D printers is on the rise and police say the technology is getting better and better. Last month an Otago man became the first person in New Zealand to be jailed after using a 3D printer to make multiple firearms. New Legislation was passed in 2020 making the crime of manufacturing punishable by up to ten years in jail. Blueprints for 3D guns are readily available on line and it's not illegal to download the files. One of the most popular 3D printed weapons in Australia is reportedly a semi automatic weapon that can fire up to 30 rounds withut needing to reload. Here, police say it is the smaller pistol which is the 3D weapon of choice. Detective Superintendent Greg Williams spoke to Lisa Owen.