. Wilson famously stated that the "genie was out of the bottle," as the files had already spread to The Pirate Bay and other uncensorable mirrors. Shifting to an Exclusive "Membership" Model
The site is organized into several specific categories for builders and developers: DEFCAD - The world's largest 3D gun repository defcad files repository exclusive
Standard repositories (Thingiverse, GrabCAD) comply with DMCA takedown notices. DefCAD was built on a "Code is Speech" philosophy. The "exclusive" repository is technically designed to be . Once a file is uploaded to the DefCAD blockchain/decentralized ledger backend, it cannot be deleted by administrators, ensuring the "exclusive" content remains available regardless of government intervention. DefCAD was built on a "Code is Speech" philosophy
, the site serves as a central hub for the "Guncad" community, providing legal access to files that are often censored on other 3D printing platforms. Exclusive Repository Features Access & Subscription : Users typically pay a yearly fee (approx. $50) , the site serves as a central hub
For the maker who values digital sovereignty, paying for the exclusive repository is analogous to donating to the Internet Archive—but for weaponized CAD.