Defense Distributed ... by Mail

Cody Wilson has a workaround for judge's order

"...in Seattle on Monday that he and his company, Defense Distrib­uted, can no longer provide free downloads of instructions..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Most Dangerous Man in Austin?

Cody Wilson's day-to-day life is pretty routine. But the product he's selling threatens to make gun control laws obsolete.

"...Wilson, along with a few friends, opened Defense Distributed out of defiance...."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Revolution Will Be Printed in 3-D

Great hope or so much hype?

"...along with the creation of a nonprofit crowdsourcing website, Defense Distributed, aka "the Wiki Weapon Project." The current enfant..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Jeff Winkler

Cody Wilson Print Your Gun

DIY gun manufacturer will be able to print instructions online again on Aug. 1

"...May of 2013, Austin resident Cody Wilson and his Defense Distributed nonprofit will be able to publish instructions of..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Compare and Contrast

"...court order prevented him from giving them away [see "Defense Distributed … by Mail," News, Aug. 31], donates to..."

Aug. 30, 2018 Postmarks

Gun Activist Cody Wilson Gets Probation in Sex Case

The man behind 3D-printed guns takes plea deal after high-profile arrest

"...The Chronicle previously reported on Wilson's controversial nonprofit Defense Distributed, which dodged traditional regulations and licensing requirements for..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Roxy Bonafont

Cody Wilson Charged With Sexual Assault

Local man behind 3D printed gun debate allegedly paid for sex with minor

"...Cody Wilson, the Austin man who’s been in the..."

Sept. 19, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Headlines

"...Amendment Settlement: Cody Wilson and his homemade firearm factory Defense Distributed announced a settlement with the federal government on..."

July 13, 2018 News Feature

News Ticker: May 6

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• And thanks to Texas company Defense Distributed, folks looking to avoid pesky background checks will..."

May 6, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

The Pecan Street Project

Austin and AE form high tech partnership for the next big challenge in clean energy

"...of Commerce, Austin Technolo­gy Incubator, and the national Environmental Defense Fund, that scope makes the project tremendously exciting. To..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Roger Duncan's Night Visions

Austin Energy's GM invites us to wrestle with the conundrum of clean energy

"...bring plug-in hybrid cars to market; he also oversaw distributed energy services (which include conservation programs and chilled-water cooling),..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

You Be the Judge

Sex, lies, and politics in the 331st District Court

"...about judicial issues. And the dirt hasn't exactly been distributed evenly across the race...."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...notes and consulting with colleagues, and a gaggle of defense attorneys crowds in front of the bench, waiting their..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Two Years Gone – How Many Left to Save the Planet?

This Earth Day, urgent evidence of global warming should kick the Austin Climate Protection Plan into higher gear

"...shares several invention patents; has helped launch and develop distributed-energy projects in Africa, Europe, and Southern Mexico; and has..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Color of Justice

A drug bust in tiny Tulia, Texas opens up old racial wounds and raises questions about the veracity of the undercover cop-for-hire who orchestrated it all.

"...in the modern drug war: State and federal funds, distributed through a regional drug task force, were used to..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I support the effort by the Bill of Rights Defense Committee (www.bordc.org) to help cities across the USA to..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...of their families,” said Ana Gonzalez with the Workers Defense Project...."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

A Numbers Game in County Court at Law No. 4

Jeffers campaign promotes inaccurate caseload stats to Chronicle

"...Associate Municipal Judge (and defense attorney) Jeffers and incumbent Judge Dimple Malhotra are both..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Post by Michael King

In Our Names

The case of Napoleon Beazley shines a spotlight on the Texas system of capital punishment.

"...number (69%) oppose its use against juveniles.Selective Prosecution, Inadequate Defense Of course, the dismal injustices of the capital punishment..."

May 31, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Austin Energy Wins Round One

Austin Energy fends off rate case with only minor loss

"...utility really need, and how should those costs be distributed?..."

March 8, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Reefer Roundup 12/23/10

News from the frontline of the drug war

"...FORMER BRITISH DEFENSE SECRETARY SAYS LEGALIZE IT?:..."

Dec. 23, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the survey. Of course, if the number of surveys distributed but not returned was compared with the number of..."

May 28, 2004 Column

Not So Cool

Austin's 2009 Climate Protection Program update confirms progress on energy – but reflects a feeble citywide effort

"...Observed Jim Marston of the Environmental Defense Fund, who is familiar with other cities' plans and..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Local Landfill Got Trashed by Garbage Giant, Jury Rules

Texas Disposal Systems wins its long-running defamation suit against Waste Management Inc. -- but isn't awarded damages.

"...Texas Disposal Systems Landfill Inc., in an "action alert" distributed in January 1997 to Austin environmental leaders and city..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Picking Up the TAB

The Travis Co. DA and the courts consider Texas Association of Business money spent during the fall campaign.

"...with one or both groups. For example, TRM apparently distributed at least one mailer produced by the T.A.B. That..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Fightin' Words

Rich Oppel and Mike Levy Spar on Paper:

"...The letters were widely distributed among about-town locals (many by Levy himself, as is..."

Jan. 17, 1997 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...In response to Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska told NBC, “I’m just..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature

Designate Your Favorite Austin FC Star Based on Your Beer Preference

Some soccer talent to go with that brew?

"...beer that is spilt in the low 100s is distributed at happy hour rates, Bat City will finally have..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Features Feature by Eric Puga

School Finance Before the Texas Supreme Court

The State Supreme Court is expected to make a ruling before the end of the year

"...Texas is applying a curious logic in its latest defense of the school finance system, arguing that the Texas..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Letters at 3AM: Obama's May 23 Speech

Obama deftly weaves vagueness, misdirection, and a few outright lies

"...Research, Seton Hall University Law School reviewed [Department of Defense] data for ... 517 men [at Gitmo] in 2005..."

May 31, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

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