The U.S. Supreme Court has reinforced Biden-era regulations on ghost guns, ruling in a 7-2 decision that these virtually untraceable firearms are subject to federal oversight. The court determined that ghost guns—DIY kits that can be assembled into functional weapons without serial numbers—qualify as “firearms” under the 1968 Gun Control Act, necessitating serial numbers and background checks for purchasers.
This ruling comes as law enforcement has increasingly raised concerns over the rise of untraceable firearms. In recent years, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued a regulation to classify these kits as firearms, reflecting their capability to be assembled “in a matter of 30 minutes or less.” Despite challenges from kit sellers who argue these parts do not constitute weapons, the Supreme Court’s decision underscores the growing scrutiny of ghost guns amid ongoing debates over gun control measures in the U.S.
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