Supreme Court Affirms Biden Administration’s ‘Ghost Gun’ Regulation
The regulation was contested based on Second Amendment arguments.
On March 26, the Supreme Court delivered a 7–2 ruling in favor of the Biden administration’s directive that regulates so-called ghost guns that individuals can construct at home.
In October 2023, the Supreme Court reinstated the regulation previously blocked by lower courts.
The term “ghost gun” is often used disparagingly by advocates for gun control to refer to homemade firearms that do not bear serial numbers, making them untraceable by law enforcement.
While several states have their own regulations concerning homemade firearms, gun control advocates have sought for years to impose stricter measures at the federal level but have yet to convince Congress to take action.
Former President Joe Biden defended the regulation, asserting that guns made privately, often using kits, are regarded as the “weapons of choice for many criminals.”
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The government’s “frame or receiver” regulation originated in April 2022. It requires individuals constructing homemade firearms to affix serial numbers to them. Additionally, the regulation mandates background checks for those purchasing gun-assembly kits from dealers.
According to the government, parts of firearms that are shipped are still considered firearms subject to the existing laws.
This story is ongoing and will be updated.
