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California Expands Lawsuit Against Ghost Gun Blueprint Distributors

2/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu expand a lawsuit against Gatalog Foundation Inc. and CTRLPEW LLC to include three Florida residents as defendants.
The suit alleges the companies unlawfully distribute computer code for 3D-printed ghost guns lacking serial numbers.
Ghost guns have been recovered at a rate of over 11,000 annually since 2021, prompting the state to seek a halt to blueprint distribution.

History

Historical Context

California's Assembly Bill 857, enacted in 2018, aimed to regulate the sale of firearm parts and curb the rise of untraceable ghost guns, which increased by over 11,000 annually since 2021. This law reflects ongoing national concerns about gun violence and accountability, as seen in the current lawsuit against Gatalog Foundation Inc. and CTRLPEW LLC, potentially influencing future firearm regulations across the U.S.

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Story summary

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu expand a lawsuit against Gatalog Foundation Inc. and CTRLPEW LLC to include three Florida residents as defendants.
The suit alleges the companies unlawfully distribute computer code for 3D-printed ghost guns lacking serial numbers.
Ghost guns have been recovered at a rate of over 11,000 annually since 2021, prompting the state to seek a halt to blueprint distribution.

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