Two brothers convicted of running ghost gun factory that produced untraceable 3D printed firearms — used 3D printers to build gun frames while associates purchased other parts on eBay

Two brothers from Staten Island, New York, Brandon and Justin Nudelman, have been convicted of operating a ghost gun factory that produced untraceable 3D printed firearms. The operation involved using 3D printers to create gun frames, while associates purchased other necessary parts on eBay. The group also sold conversion kits that turned semi-automatic guns into fully automatic firearms. Law enforcement is struggling with the rise of ghost guns, prompting states like New York, Washington, California, and Colorado to introduce legislation to address the issue, though concerns exist about the impact on 3D printing enthusiasts. Researchers are exploring methods like embedding digital fingerprints into 3D printed parts to combat the proliferation of ghost guns.