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Cody Wilson
NameCody Wilson
Birth dateJanuary 30, 1988
OccupationActivist, WikiLeaks supporter, 3D printing advocate

Cody Wilson is a prominent figure in the gun rights movement and a key player in the development of 3D printed firearms. He has been involved in various high-profile projects, including the creation of the Liberator (gun), a fully functional 3D printed pistol. Wilson's work has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Wired (magazine), and Forbes. He has also been interviewed by prominent media outlets, such as CNN, BBC News, and Al Jazeera.

● Early Life and Education

Cody Wilson was born on January 30, 1988, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He grew up in a family of University of Arkansas professors and developed an interest in politics and law at a young age. Wilson attended University of Central Arkansas and later transferred to University of Texas at Austin, where he studied English literature and philosophy. During his time at the University of Texas at Austin, Wilson became involved in the Students for Liberty organization and developed a strong interest in libertarianism and anarchism. He was also influenced by the works of Murray Rothbard, Friedrich Hayek, and Ayn Rand.

● Career

After dropping out of college, Wilson worked as a WikiLeaks volunteer and became involved in the hacktivist community. He was a key figure in the development of the Dark Wallet project, a Bitcoin-based cryptocurrency platform. Wilson's work on Dark Wallet brought him to the attention of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the Free Software Foundation. He has also been involved in various other projects, including the development of the Ghost Gunner CNC milling machine, which is designed to manufacture AR-15 rifle parts.

● Defense Distributed

In 2012, Wilson founded Defense Distributed, a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and dissemination of 3D printed firearms and other weapons. The organization's mission is to promote gun rights and challenge gun control laws through the use of 3D printing technology. Defense Distributed has released several 3D printed firearm designs, including the Liberator (gun), which has been downloaded thousands of times. The organization has also been involved in various high-profile lawsuits, including a case against the United States Department of State over the regulation of 3D printed firearms.

Wilson and Defense Distributed have been involved in several high-profile legal battles, including a lawsuit against the United States Department of State over the regulation of 3D printed firearms. The lawsuit, which was filed in 2015, challenged the State Department's decision to classify 3D printed firearm designs as export-controlled technical data. The case was eventually settled in 2018, with the State Department agreeing to remove the export controls on 3D printed firearm designs. Wilson has also been involved in various other legal battles, including a case against the City of Philadelphia over the regulation of 3D printed firearms.

● Philosophy and Politics

Wilson's philosophy is rooted in libertarianism and anarchism, and he has been influenced by the works of Murray Rothbard, Friedrich Hayek, and Ayn Rand. He believes in the importance of individual freedom and the need to challenge government authority. Wilson has also been critical of gun control laws, which he believes are unconstitutional and ineffective. He has been involved in various gun rights organizations, including the National Rifle Association and the Gun Owners of America. Wilson has also been a vocal supporter of WikiLeaks and Julian Assange, and has been involved in various hacktivist projects.

● Personal Life

Wilson currently resides in Austin, Texas, where he continues to work on Defense Distributed and other projects. He is a prolific writer and has published articles in various publications, including The New York Times, Wired (magazine), and Forbes. Wilson has also been a frequent guest on CNN, BBC News, and Al Jazeera, where he has discussed his work on 3D printed firearms and gun rights. He is also a strong supporter of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, and has been involved in various blockchain projects. Wilson's work has been recognized by various organizations, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation and the Free Software Foundation. Category:American activists

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