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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Gallagher

Morning Mail: Fears over the rise of 3D-printed guns; Xi hosts Putin and Modi; Oscar Piastri wins Dutch GP

Manufacturing or possessing any type of firearm without a licence is illegal under Australia’s gun control laws but legislation on 3D printing varies between the states.
Manufacturing or possessing any type of firearm without a licence is illegal under Australia’s gun control laws but legislation on 3D printing varies between the states. Illustration: Richard Giliberto

Good morning. Australia’s gun controls are increasingly under pressure from 3D-printed firearms, as authorities struggle to combat the rise of these often untraceable, lethal weapons.

Meanwhile, the US and other western powers have been left on the sidelines as China hosts world leaders including Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi at a diplomatic summit in Tianjin.

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