Defense Distributed

Defense Distributed is a nonprofit organization focused on the development and distribution of digital files and technologies that enable individuals to create their own firearms using 3D printing. Founded by Cody Wilson in 2013, it aims to promote the idea of "constitutional rights" related to gun ownership and access. The organization garnered attention for its controversial efforts to make gun-making accessible to the public, sparking debates about gun control, safety, and the implications of homemade firearms in the age of digital manufacturing. Its initiatives raise questions about regulation, technology, and individual rights.