• ZapBeebz_@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    The picture of the rocket launcher looks like an M72 LAW tube. The M72 is a single use anti tank rocket launcher. So someone got paid at least $100 for their souvenir decoration.

    • Mike D.@lemm.ee
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      11 months ago

      I wondered the same thing when I first read the article. Is it just a tube or does it have a live rocket?

      The amount of ghost guns turned in surprised me.

      • AwkwardLookMonkeyPuppet@lemmy.world
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        11 months ago

        If they’re buying 3D printed guns, then they’re just incentivizing people to print guns for cash. I wonder how many of those are nothing but 3D printed toys that cost the owners a couple of dollars to make.

        • Mike D.@lemm.ee
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          11 months ago

          I was thinking very similar.

          1. Print a replica ghost gun for $n.
          2. Add some ballast to get correct weight.
          3. Sell to SJPD for $100
          4. Profit
          5. Repeat for more profit.