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The ‘Ghost Gun’ Linked to Luigi Mangione Shows Just How Far 3D-Printed Weapons Have Come
The design of the gun police say they found on the alleged United Healthcare CEO's killer—the FMDA or “Free Men Don’t Ask”—was released by a libertarian group.
For the community of DIY gunsmiths who have spent years honing those printable firearms models, in fact, the handgun police claim Luigi Mangione used to fatally shoot United Healthcare CEO Brian Thomson is as recognizable as the now-famous alleged shooter himself—and shows just how practical and lethal those weapons have become. Bullet casings discovered at the scene of the shooting outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel in Manhattan were reportedly emblazoned with the words “deny,” “defend,” “depose”—likely criticisms of health care industry practices. Just two months ago, one Bergen, New York man who allegedly acted as an administrator for the Gatalog named Peter Celentano was arrested and charged with illegal ownership of two machine guns and numerous 3D-printed and other homemade handgun and AR-15 components.
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