Tulsa Man Arrested for Attempting to Provide 3D Printed Weapons to al-Qaida
Tulsa Man Charged with Providing 3D Printed Weapons to al-Qaida
A criminal complaint was unsealed today after a Tulsa man attempted to provide 3D printed weapons to al-Qaida, federal authorities confirmed. Andrew Scott Hastings, 25, appeared before a judge in Oklahoma on charges of providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and illegal possession of a machinegun.
FBI Investigation Reveals Social Media Plots
Court records indicate that in June 2024, Hastings discussed committing acts of violence on social media, targeting U.S. civilians in support of global jihad. Hastings, a former U.S. Army National Guard aircraft repairer with national security clearance, allegedly offered more than 500 pages of notes and Army manuals detailing tactics and weapon manufacture.
Hastings allegedly instructed others in the online group to develop cyber skills and undergo physical training. He also claimed prior law enforcement interrogations and explained ways to evade authorities. Reports indicate he discussed making firearms, using tunnels for militant operations, and even creating a nuclear device.
3D Printed Firearms and Machinegun Parts
During communications with an undercover agent posing as an al-Qaida contact, Hastings offered 3D printed firearms, conversion devices (“switches”), and drones. Surveillance footage reportedly showed Hastings shipping over 100 3D printed switches, handgun parts, and two 3D printed lower receivers to the undercover agent for use in terrorist attacks.
Legal Proceedings and Ongoing Investigation
Hastings voluntarily discharged from the National Guard on June 6, 2025. The case is being investigated jointly by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force in Oklahoma City – Tulsa, Army Counterintelligence, ATF, and Tulsa Police. Federal prosecutors Nathan E. Michel, Matthew P. Cyran, Christopher J. Nassar, and Trial Attorney Elisa Poteat are handling the case.
A criminal complaint is only an allegation, and Hastings is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Key Takeaways
- Hastings allegedly attempted to supply 3D printed weapons and military manuals to al-Qaida.
- FBI and Army Counterintelligence jointly led the investigation.
- Charges include providing material support to terrorist organizations and illegal machinegun possession.
