The Erie City Council’s effort to ban ghost guns stalls after a split vote results in a 3-3 tie, leaving these unregistered and untraceable firearms legal for the time being. The proposed ordinance, which aimed to restrict their creation and sale in the city, faced pushback from council members concerned about potential conflicts with state law and Second Amendment rights.
Supporters of the ban, including Council members Jasmine Flores and Tyler Titus, argue it is crucial to address the rising use of ghost guns in crimes. However, with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court currently reviewing a similar ban in Philadelphia, the future of Erie’s ordinance remains uncertain, with council member Ed Brzezinski suggesting they await the outcome before moving forward.
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