Supreme Court Upholds Biden Administration's Regulation of Ghost Guns

SOURCE www.npr.org
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Biden-era rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns, stating that these untraceable weapons are considered "firearms" and subject to ATF regulation.

Key Points

  • Ghost guns are untraceable weapons that require assembly and lack serial numbers
  • The Biden-era rule classifies ghost gun kits as firearms under the 1968 Gun Control Act
  • Conservative 5th Circuit Court of Appeals previously struck down the ATF ghost gun rule but was overruled by the Supreme Court

Pros

  • Enhances public safety by requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns
  • Helps law enforcement trace untraceable weapons found at crime scenes

Cons

  • Some may argue that it infringes on Second Amendment rights
  • Could lead to legal challenges regarding the definition of firearms