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Firms, hobbyists weigh in on new 3D-printing weapons law
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Nerf enthusiast Sim Jia Jun with two of his 3D-printed Nerf guns. He said the 200-strong Nerf community in Singapore was glad such blasters would not be regulated under the new law, which makes the unauthorised possession of digital blueprints of guns or gun parts an offence.
ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
Once in a while, 3D-printing company Zelta3D will receive requests from hobbyists, collectors and cosplayers to print objects that look like weapons.
These include swords, toy guns and brass knuckles.


