Investigations reveal a chilling increase in the use of ‘ghost guns,’ untraceable firearms assembled from kits and 3D printed parts, posing significant challenges for law enforcement. In the United States, the legality of manufacturing these weapons without serial numbers has allowed criminals, including those linked to violent far-right groups, to bypass traditional gun ownership laws. Last year, a member of the Boogaloo movement was sentenced to 41 years in prison for using a ghost gun to kill law enforcement personnel, highlighting the deadly potential of these easily accessible weapons.
Mariana van Zeller, an investigative journalist, uncovers the alarming trend as she meets makers and buyers in both the U.S. and Europe, revealing that the technology to create these firearms is not only legal but dangerously widespread. With police officers reportedly purchasing ghost guns for illicit activities, the implications of this underground trade raise serious concerns about public safety and the future of gun regulation. As the trend continues to escalate, the conversation surrounding weapon ownership and security takes on a critical new dimension.
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