Tulsa man charged in 3D-printed gun plot with al-Qa’ida

mike33692
Sep 25, 2025
1 min read

Tulsa Man Faces Federal Terrorism-Related Charges

A 25-year-old Tulsa man, Andrew Hastings, has been arrested and charged with trying to supply 3D-printed firearms to al-Qa’ida. Federal investigators say Hastings mailed more than 100 gun components to someone he believed was connected to the terrorist organization. That individual was actually an undercover FBI agent.

Tulsa Man Former Guard Specialist with Security Clearance

Hastings worked as a specialist with the U.S. Army National Guard and held national security clearance at the time of the alleged offenses. Authorities allege he used his knowledge of weapons manufacturing to build firearms at home and then attempted to ship the parts.

Court documents show Hastings admitted in text messages and conversations that he could produce “multiple units” of 3D-printed weapons. He allegedly told the undercover FBI employee that the guns were functional and could be assembled with basic instructions.

National Security Concerns

The FBI says Hastings’ case raises red flags because of his military background and his security access. Oklahoma Senator James Lankford, who sits on both the Senate Intelligence and Homeland Security Committees, said he is monitoring the case closely.

If convicted, Hastings faces significant federal prison time and the case could become one of the most high-profile 3D-printed gun prosecutions in Oklahoma.