A New Jersey court has upheld the state’s ban on assembling ghost guns, ruling that it is illegal to manufacture such firearms even if the parts were acquired legally from another state. The decision follows the case of Malihki X. Oliver, who contested his conviction under the law after purchasing firearm kits from a gun show in Pennsylvania, where sales of those components are permitted.
Superior Court Judge Lisa Rose noted that the law is designed to prevent the unregulated manufacture of guns without serial numbers, emphasizing the intent behind the legislation. This ruling reinforces New Jersey’s strict stance on ghost guns, which have become a focal point in ongoing national discussions about gun control and public safety.
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