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Supreme Court Backs Biden's Ghost Gun Regulations

3/26/2025

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In a landmark 7-2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has reinforced Biden's regulation on ghost guns, mandating serial numbers and background checks for online kits. This ruling classifies these kits as firearms under the Gun Control Act, amid a staggering rise in ghost gun recoveries from 1,700 in 2017 to over 27,000 in 2023, highlighting the urgent need for regulation.

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In a landmark 7-2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has reinforced Biden's regulation on ghost guns, mandating serial numbers and background checks for online kits. This ruling classifies these kits as firearms under the Gun Control Act, amid a staggering rise in ghost gun recoveries from 1,700 in 2017 to over 27,000 in 2023, highlighting the urgent need for regulation.