Is it illegal to 3d print plastic gun models in China?

According to the official website information of the Public Security Bureau, according to the legal definition, 3D printed gun parts will also be regarded as guns, and illegal possession of such parts will also commit the crime of illegal possession of guns. The maximum sentence after conviction is 14 years in prison.

3D printing is a rapid prototyping technology. It is a technology based on digital model file, using adhesive materials such as powder metal or plastic, and constructing objects by printing layer by layer.