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The Justice Department announced a new federal rule designed to crack down on “ghost guns,” or personally assembled firearms, went into effect Wednesday.
“These guns are often sold as unique kits that contain all or almost all the parts needed to quickly build an unmarked gun. And anyone can build these guns without a background check.” could be sold or purchased,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland. Wednesday.
“That will change today. The rule will make it more difficult for criminals and other prohibited persons to obtain untraceable guns, which law enforcement officers need to solve crimes. It helps us ensure that we can get relevant information, and it helps reduce the number of untraceable guns, which are flooding our communities.”
Named in the Federal Register “Definition of ‘Frame or Receiver’ and Identification of Firearms,” the rule clarifies which parts of a weapon must be serialized and allows background checks on home-made kits. Mandatory to carry out and require gun retailers to keep records for a long period of time.
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The Biden administration framed the rule as part of its efforts to crack down on crime.
“The U.S. Department of Justice has made it illegal for companies to manufacture these without serial numbers,” Biden said when he first announced the new rules in April. It’s the weapon of choice.”
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From 2016 to 2021, the Office of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives received more than 45,000 private firearms from law enforcement, according to the DOJ.