The proliferation of “ghost guns” at crime scenes is a problem, but not adequately prosecuting repeat offenders under the law is a much greater problem, and it is focusing on the latter that will make a dent in violent crime, according to current and former law enforcement members.
Recently, the political wave to regulate ghost guns reached the White House, as President Joe Biden announced a new ATF rule on Apr. 11 to regulate such guns to fight violent crime.
“Ghost guns,” or privately made firearms, are often assembled by individuals from gun parts that are not considered a firearm under current ATF regulations and thus need not bear serial numbers or require background checks before purchase.
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