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By Liam Scott | Staff Writer with Agencies
Tulsa, Oklahoma — A 25-year-old man from Tulsa has been charged with attempting to provide 3D-printed weapons and conversion devices to al-Qaida, according to a criminal complaint unsealed this week.
Federal prosecutors allege that Andrew Scott Hastings, a former member of the U.S. Army National Guard, conspired to send dozens of illegal firearm components to an individual he believed was acting on behalf of the terrorist organization.
Alleged Plot and FBI Sting
Court records show that Hastings shipped approximately 100 “switches,” small devices that convert semi-automatic handguns into fully automatic weapons. Investigators say he also sent 3D-printed handgun parts, including two lower receivers and a slide, with the intent of arming al-Qaida operatives.
The FBI began monitoring Hastings in June 2024 after discovering him on a social media platform discussing violence against U.S. civilians in support of global jihad. During those conversations, Hastings allegedly encouraged others to develop cyberwarfare skills, undergo physical training, and study military tactics.
Man Arrested and Charged with Attempting to Provide Al-Qaida with Weapons
A criminal complaint was unsealed today after a Tulsa, Oklahoma, man appeared before a federal judge for attempting to provide 3-D printed weapons to an individual he believed was receiving them on behalf… pic.twitter.com/px6a02TYst
— National Security Division, U.S. Dept of Justice (@DOJNatSec) September 24, 2025
He reportedly offered to share more than 500 pages of notes and Army manuals, including information on weapon production. In one exchange, he claimed to have built a firearm and expressed interest in developing a nuclear weapon. He also discussed the tactical use of underground tunnels, referencing militant strategies in Gaza.
Hastings later communicated with an undercover FBI agent who posed as an al-Qaida contact. According to the complaint, he provided the agent with a link to a website where he sold 3D-printed switches. Surveillance footage captured Hastings visiting a postal facility on two occasions to ship packages containing illegal weapons components.
Military Background
Hastings served as an aircraft powertrain repairer in the Army National Guard and held a national security clearance. Prosecutors say he failed to disclose foreign travel during his service, a violation of security requirements. He voluntarily discharged from the Guard on June 6, 2025, during the course of the investigation.
Legal Proceedings and Charges
Hastings is charged with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and illegal possession or transfer of a machine gun.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Nathan E. Michel, Matthew P. Cyran, and Christopher J. Nassar of the Northern District of Oklahoma, with support from Trial Attorney Elisa Poteat of the Justice Department’s Counterterrorism Section.
Joint Investigation
The investigation was carried out by the FBI Oklahoma City-Tulsa Resident Agency Joint Terrorism Task Force, the Army Counterintelligence Command, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and the Tulsa Police Department.
Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A. Eisenberg, U.S. Attorney Clinton J. Johnson, and FBI Counterterrorism Division Assistant Director Donald Holstead announced the charges, emphasizing the continuing threat posed by extremist networks seeking to exploit emerging technologies like 3D printing.