Convicted felons in North Carolina are increasingly turning to “ghost guns,” untraceable firearms often assembled from kits or 3D-printed parts, to commit violent crimes. Federal data reveals that nearly 3,000 ghost guns have been linked to crimes in the state since 2022, with a significant number of incidents occurring in Charlotte. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson highlights the alarming trend, noting that these weapons allow dangerous individuals to circumvent existing laws, contributing to a disturbing rise in gun violence.
One chilling instance involved a student carjacked at UNC Charlotte by a released felon wielding a ghost gun. The accessibility of these weapons, which lack serial numbers and background checks, poses a severe challenge to law enforcement and public safety. Ferguson emphasizes the need for stronger regulations to curb this emerging threat, as the state ranks eighth nationally for ghost guns traced to crimes. For a deeper look into the rising issue of ghost guns and their implications for public safety, click the link below.
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