Built from basic steel rounds and plates, welded or bolted together to provide the necessary mass for a blowback system [ 0.5.5 ]. Why It Matters
The is a "physible" 3D-printable semiautomatic pistol-caliber carbine first released in early 2020 [ 0.5.1 ]. Unlike previous 3D-printed firearms that often relied on regulated "parts kits" (like a real Glock slide or barrel), the FGC-9 was designed from the ground up to be built using zero regulated parts . The Visionary Behind the File fgc9-file
As a digital file, the design is easily shared across borders, making it a focal point in discussions about international arms control and the regulation of information. Built from basic steel rounds and plates, welded
Because it utilizes non-regulated components, the FGC-9 challenges traditional legal frameworks that rely on the tracking of specific firearm parts. This has prompted debates regarding the definition of a firearm in the digital age. The Visionary Behind the File As a digital
