The number of ghost guns recovered at crime scenes has sharply declined following a Biden administration regulation aimed at limiting their illegal use. Justice Department data shows ghost gun recoveries fell significantly in cities like New York and Los Angeles, where previously the numbers had soared to nearly 20,000 in 2021, up from just 4,000 in 2018. Yet, the regulation is now under scrutiny as gun rights advocates challenge its legality in the Supreme Court, questioning whether it oversteps federal authority.
One poignant example of the impact of ghost guns is Guy Boyd, who suffered severe injuries in a shooting incident involving a ghost gun assembled from a kit. The Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the regulation’s validity this week, with the outcome potentially affecting nationwide gun regulations and the authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). As the case unfolds, the tension lies between enforcing safety measures and upholding gun rights amid a shifting legal landscape.
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