By Alex McCuaig

Lethbridge man charged

Alberta police allege 3-D printer used to manufacture gun parts

Sep 3, 2020 | 9:14 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – A Lethbridge man is facing numerous charges in relation to allegations he created prohibited gun parts utilizing a 3-D printing machine in what Alberta law enforcement officials are calling a first.

The 53-year-old Picture Butte man was arrested on Aug. 18 by officers from the RCMP and Lethbridge police who seized a number of manufactured handgun and assault rifle parts including a bump stock which allows a standard semi-automatic rifle to act as a fully automatic as well as silencers.

Police also seized multiple 3-D printing machines believed to be used in the manufacturing of the parts.

Following testing, police were able to determine the parts were functional.

Dan Forsythe is facing 10 charges in relation to the unauthorized possession and manufacturing of firearms as well as one of trafficking them.

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His next court date is scheduled for Oct. 7.