What are ghost guns? Why is Biden acting against them
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What are ghost guns?
Ghost guns are firearms without serial numbers that have been turning up at crime scenes across the US in increasing numbers. These are privately made ones. Firearms manufactured by licensed companies are required to have serial numbers.
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Biden bringing new law
The Biden administration is unveiling a completed rule aimed at reining in the proliferation of ghost guns. It changes the definition of a firearm and will require federal firearms dealers to add serial numbers to ghost guns that come their way.
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Helps reduce crime, says govt
The White House and the Justice Department argue that regulating the firearms parts and requiring dealers to stamp serial numbers on ghost guns will help drive down violent crime and aid investigators in solving crimes.
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What gun groups say
Gun groups, however, argue that the government is overreaching and that its rule violates federal law. It's legal in the US to make your own firearm if it's for your personal use and you don't intend to sell it.
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What happens next
The Justice Department said the rule goes into effect 120 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register. But it's likely the rule will be met with heavy resistance from gun groups and draw litigation in the coming weeks.