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Amazon<\/a> has removed a book that reproduced code for 3D-printed guns from its bookstore, saying the content violated its guidelines.<\/p>\n

The 584-page book, called "The Liberator Code Book: An Exercise in Freedom of Speech," reprinted the code for Defense Distributed's plastic gun of the same name, according to The Washington Post<\/a>. Defense Distributed is an Austin, Texas-based non-profit that researches and designs 3D-printable weapons. <\/p>\n

"This is a printed copy of step files for the Liberator, and not much else," author CJ Awelow wrote on Amazon<\/a> before the book was removed. "Don't expect a gripping narrative; that's being played out in the news and the courts," the author wrote, referring to an ongoing legal battle over the code's distribution.<\/p>\n

In an email, Amazon confirmed it had removed the book for "violating our content guidelines<\/a>." Amazon declined to comment on how many copies of the book had been sold.<\/p>\n

Blueprints for 3D-printed guns have stirred controversy this summer after the government settled<\/a> with Defense Distributed, allowing the non-profit to distribute its plans<\/a> online for free. The distribution was halted, however, after 19 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit that prompted a Seattle judge to issue a temporary restraining order last month<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Defense Distributed used Amazon's removal of the book to champion its cause, tweeting on Wednesday that the move was "a huge blow to our first amendment."<\/p>\n

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Sadly the book has been taken off of Amazons webstore. This is one again a huge blow to our first amendment. If you want change, act now.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Defense Distributed (@DefDist) August 22, 2018<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n

Awelow said proceeds from the book would be used to support free speech and gun rights causes.<\/p>\n

Someone claiming to be Awelow posted to Reddit's r\/Firearms channel<\/a> four days ago. The post said the book had been a bestseller in Amazon's Computer and Technology Education section since its publication.<\/p>\n

The post also included the address of a website that hosts the 3D-printed gun plans. CNET downloaded files from the site which appeared to be authentic. <\/p>\n

The publisher of the website didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.<\/p>\n

CNET's Sean Hollister contributed to this report. <\/em><\/p>\n

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