The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of an ATF regulation treating unfinished firearm kits as fully functional firearms, affirming a 7-2 decision. This ruling, which centers on the Administrative Procedures Act rather than the Second Amendment, emphasizes the legality of regulatory measures initiated under the Biden administration regarding “ghost guns” and their classification under federal law.
Legal experts note that while this outcome may appear detrimental to gun rights advocates, it does not preclude future constitutional challenges related to gun ownership. The decision allows some unfinished firearm kits to be regulated as firearms, demanding serialization and background checks, thus raising critical questions about the administrative state’s role in defining and enforcing gun laws. This case could significantly impact ongoing debates about firearm regulations in the United States.
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