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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos">We have been asked to share with you the message below from the Scottish Funding Council with regards 3D printed firearms.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Sent:</b> 10 March 2025 15:00<br>
<b>Subject:</b> 3D Printed Firearms: Information alert for higher education professionals</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The National Crime Agency (NCA) has issued an Amber Alert regarding 3D printed firearms, which SFC has been asked to share with Scotland’s university staff for awareness. </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Aptos"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This alert is intended to inform staff within a Scottish university setting that may have responsibility for students with an interest in and/or access to 3D printing technology. Whilst there are many legitimate
uses for 3D printing technology, there are also opportunities to exploit this technology for illegal purposes. This alert provides an overview of 3D printed firearms, reinforces possible criminal implications if manufactured and provides guidance for staff
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