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| Wilson is a second year law student at ] in ], ].<ref name="wiredD"/><ref name="popsci2">{{cite web|url=http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-12/qa-cody-wilson-wiki-weapons-project-3-d-printed-future-firearms|first=Clay|last=Dillow|title=Q+A: Cody Wilson Of The Wiki Weapon Project On The 3-D Printed Future of Firearms|publisher=]|date=2012-12-21|accessdate=2013-01-14}}</ref> He describes himself as being influenced by a wide array of anti-state and libertarian political thinkers.<ref name="PCmag">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2418761,00.asp|last=Steele|first=Chandra|title=Dismantle the State: Q&A With 3D Gun Printer Cody Wilson|publisher=]|date=2013-05-09|accessdate=2013-05-15}}</ref> | Wilson is a second year law student at ] in ], ].<ref name="wiredD"/><ref name="popsci2">{{cite web|url=http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-12/qa-cody-wilson-wiki-weapons-project-3-d-printed-future-firearms|first=Clay|last=Dillow|title=Q+A: Cody Wilson Of The Wiki Weapon Project On The 3-D Printed Future of Firearms|publisher=]|date=2012-12-21|accessdate=2013-01-14}}</ref> He describes himself as being influenced by a wide array of anti-state and libertarian political thinkers.<ref name="PCmag">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2418761,00.asp|last=Steele|first=Chandra|title=Dismantle the State: Q&A With 3D Gun Printer Cody Wilson|publisher=]|date=2013-05-09|accessdate=2013-05-15}}</ref> | ||
| In 2012, Wilson and associates as Defense Distributed started the '']'' to raise funds for designing a 3D printable gun.<ref name="Forbes1">{{cite web|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2012/08/23/wiki-weapon-project-aims-to-create-a-gun-anyone-can-3d-print-at-home/|first=Andy|last=Greenberg|title='Wiki Weapon Project' Aims To Create A Gun Anyone Can 3D-Print At Home|publisher=]|date=2012-08-23|accessdate=2013-01-14}}</ref> Wilson is to date the only spokesperson on behalf of the organization, of which he describes himself as a "co-founder" and "director."<ref name="wired"/><ref name="guardian2">{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/nov/25/3d-wiki-weapons-guns|first=Alexander|last=Hotz|title=3D 'Wiki Weapon' guns could go into testing by end of year, maker claims|publisher=]|date=2012-11-25|accessdate=2013-01-14}}</ref> | |||
| Learning of these plans, manufacturer ] threatened legal action and demanded return of the 3D printer it had leased to Wilson.<ref name="wired"/> On September 26, 2012, before the printer was assembled for use, Wilson received an email from Stratasys claiming that he was using the printer "for illegal purposes".<ref name="wired">{{cite web|url=http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/10/3d-gun-blocked/|title=3-D Printer Company Seizes Machine From Desktop Gunsmith|first=Robert|last=Beckhusen|publisher=]|date=2012-10-01|accessdate=2012-10-04}}</ref> Stratasys immediately cancelled its lease with Wilson and sent a team to confiscate the printer the next day.<ref name="wired"/><ref name=NBC1>{{cite news|last=Coldewey|first=Devin|title=3-D printed gun project derailed by legal woes|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/futureoftech/3-d-printed-gun-project-derailed-legal-woes-6213570|accessdate=2012-12-15|newspaper=NBC News|date=2012-10-02}}</ref> Subsequently, Wilson was questioned by the ] when visiting the ATF field office in Austin to inquire about legalities and regulations relating to the Wiki Weapons project.<ref name="wired"/> Since then, he has been granted a ] which allows him to manufacture and distribute his created pieces.<ref>{{cite web|last=Farivar|first=Cyrus|url=http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/03/3d-printed-gunmaker-now-has-federal-firearms-license-to-manufacture-deal-guns/|title=3D-printed gun maker now has federal firearms license to manufacture, deal guns|publisher=]|date=2013-03-17|accessdate=2013-05-07}}</ref> | |||
| In May 2013, it was reported that Wilson was successful in manufacturing and conducting a test firing of a gun made by use of a 3D printer bought on eBay.<ref name="Guardian-May2013">{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/shortcuts/2013/may/06/3d-printable-guns-cody-wilson|last=Rayner|first=Alex|title=3D-printable guns are just the start, says Cody Wilson|newspaper=]|date=2013-05-06|accessdate=2013-05-06}}</ref> After test firing in May, Wilson also released blueprints of the design on the internet.<ref>{{cite news|last=Brown|first=Steven Rex|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/plastic-gun-maker-rebukes-nanny-state-article-1.1342166|title= | |||
| Man who used 3-D printer to create gun hopes efforts can 'destroy the spirit of gun control itself'|newspaper=]|date=2013-05-13|accessdate=2013-05-21}}</ref> | |||
| ] described Wilson as "more than just a gun guy," and also states that Wilson probably "is right about how it has to end: the people will have the power" in '']'' ].<ref name=Reason> {{cite web|title=3D Guns Advocate Cody Wilson is About More Than Weapons and That's What Most Frightens People About Him|url=http://reason.com/blog/2013/05/08/3d-guns-advocate-cody-wilson-is-about-mo|publisher=]|date=2012-12-19|accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref> | ] described Wilson as "more than just a gun guy," and also states that Wilson probably "is right about how it has to end: the people will have the power" in '']'' ].<ref name=Reason> {{cite web|title=3D Guns Advocate Cody Wilson is About More Than Weapons and That's What Most Frightens People About Him|url=http://reason.com/blog/2013/05/08/3d-guns-advocate-cody-wilson-is-about-mo|publisher=]|date=2012-12-19|accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref> | ||
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| Cody Wilson | |
|---|---|
 Wilson in Austin 2012 | |
| Born | (1988-01-31) January 31, 1988 (age 36) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Director, Defense Distributed |
| Known for | Defense Distributed |
Cody Rutledge Wilson (born January 31, 1988) is an American law student, self-proclaimed crypto-anarchist and a market anarchist. He is the founder and director of Defense Distributed, a non-profit organization that develops and publishes open source gun designs, so-called "Wiki Weapons," suitable for 3D printing.
Wilson is a second year law student at The University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas. He describes himself as being influenced by a wide array of anti-state and libertarian political thinkers.
Brian Doherty described Wilson as "more than just a gun guy," and also states that Wilson probably "is right about how it has to end: the people will have the power" in Reason magazine.
Wilson has been named one of the 15 most dangerous people in the world by Wired magazine.
References
- Kopstein, Joshua (2013-04-12). "What happens when 3D printing and crypto-anarchy collide?". The Verge. Retrieved 2013-05-08.
- Fallenstein, Daniel (2012-12-27). "All markets become black". Blink. Retrieved 2013-01-14.
- Doherty, Brian (2012-12-12). "What 3-D Printing Means for Gun Rights". Reason. Retrieved 2012-12-15.
- Brown, Rich (2012-09-07). "You don't bring a 3D printer to a gun fight - yet - Yahoo! News". News.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2012-10-06.
- ^ "The 15 Most Dangerous People in the World". Wired. 2012-12-19. Retrieved 2013-01-04.
- Dillow, Clay (2012-12-21). "Q+A: Cody Wilson Of The Wiki Weapon Project On The 3-D Printed Future of Firearms". Popular Science. Retrieved 2013-01-14.
- Steele, Chandra (2013-05-09). "Dismantle the State: Q&A With 3D Gun Printer Cody Wilson". PC Magazine. Retrieved 2013-05-15.
- "3D Guns Advocate Cody Wilson is About More Than Weapons and That's What Most Frightens People About Him". Reason. 2012-12-19. Retrieved 2013-05-10.