Washington D.C. - In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has affirmed the legality of the Biden administration's regulation of 'ghost guns.' These firearms, assembled from kits purchased online, have been a growing concern for law enforcement due to their lack of serial numbers, making them difficult to trace.
The regulation requires manufacturers and sellers of these kits to be licensed, and mandates that the gun components be marked with serial numbers. This makes the guns traceable, like traditional firearms. The Biden administration argued that the regulation is crucial for public safety, aiming to reduce gun violence by preventing criminals and other prohibited individuals from easily obtaining untraceable weapons.
The challenge to the regulation argued that it exceeded the authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). However, the court sided with the government, emphasizing the ATF's authority to regulate firearms and their components. The decision is expected to have a significant impact on the availability and sale of ghost gun kits across the country. Supporters of gun control measures praised the ruling, while some gun rights advocates expressed disappointment.
Supreme Court Backs Biden's 'Ghost Gun' Rule
The Supreme Court has upheld a federal regulation targeting 'ghost guns.' These are gun kits that allow individuals to build firearms at home from parts, frequently bought online. The ruling supports the Biden administration's efforts to regulate these weapons. This decision keeps the current regulations in place, impacting how these gun kits are sold and purchased.