A hand demonstrates a 3D-printed butterfly knife as part of The Beam's investigation into untraceable weapons in Arizona schools A hand demonstrates a 3D-printed butterfly knife as part of The Beam's investigation into untraceable weapons in Arizona schools

3D-printed weapons: An emerging threat in Arizona schools

PHOENIX – At an age when most kids are learning long division, some Arizona students are learning high-tech methods to manufacture weapons,…
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