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Supreme Court Expands Gun Control Act Definition

5/27/2025

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In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Bondi v. VanDerStok has broadened the Gun Control Act's definition of "firearm" to encompass unfinished receiver patterns and parts kits. This pivotal change now mandates federal licensing for Polymer80 kits, signaling a significant shift in the regulation of self-made firearms and their future sales.

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In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Bondi v. VanDerStok has broadened the Gun Control Act's definition of "firearm" to encompass unfinished receiver patterns and parts kits. This pivotal change now mandates federal licensing for Polymer80 kits, signaling a significant shift in the regulation of self-made firearms and their future sales.