In the wake of the first 3D gun being printed and fired, this source conducted a poll to find out about American's views on the private ownership and use of 3D-printing technology. Through the survey it was found that 62 percent of all respondents thought people should have the right to use such technology within their home for private purposes.
Share of Americans who support the private ownership and use of 3D printers in May 2013
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Support private ownership
62%
Do not support private ownership
29%
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Reason. (June 5, 2013). Share of Americans who support the private ownership and use of 3D printers in May 2013 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 16, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/261677/americans-views-on-private-use-of-3d-printers/
Reason. "Share of Americans who support the private ownership and use of 3D printers in May 2013." Chart. June 5, 2013. Statista. Accessed May 16, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/261677/americans-views-on-private-use-of-3d-printers/
Reason. (2013). Share of Americans who support the private ownership and use of 3D printers in May 2013. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 16, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/261677/americans-views-on-private-use-of-3d-printers/
Reason. "Share of Americans Who Support The Private Ownership and Use of 3d Printers in May 2013." Statista, Statista Inc., 5 Jun 2013, https://www.statista.com/statistics/261677/americans-views-on-private-use-of-3d-printers/
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