Banks, PayPal Spurn Defense Distributed, But 3D-Printed Gun Development Continues - Hit & Run : Reason.com

Banks, PayPal Spurn Defense Distributed, But 3D-Printed Gun Development Continues - Hit & Run : Reason.com: "Banks, PayPal Spurn Defense Distributed, But 3D-Printed Gun Development Continues
J.D. Tuccille|Jul. 18, 2013 10:01 am

DefCadFrom Defense Distributed comes word that Chase Bank says it is "unable to retain" DefCad's account, and that PayPal has suspended services for Defense Distributed. Call me a suspicious sort, but I see federal pressure behind this sudden attempt to cut off financial support for Cody Wilson and company's efforts to demonstrate the unenforceabilityof laws restricting the ownership of firearms. Increasingly, governments are turning to behind-the-scenes attacks on their enemies rather than publicly flex muscles and invite debate. Defense Distributed supporters are suggesting alternative financial channels, including Bitcoin. And progress on new 3D-printed guns continues independently, to later be discussed in the DefCad forum."

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