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In a surprising turn of events, the U.S. Supreme Court has given a temporary green light to the Biden administration’s controversial regulation on “ghost guns.” These elusive firearms can be easily obtained online in parts and assembled by the buyer, making them untraceable. It’s like a DIY project for gun enthusiasts!
The decision, which was reached in a narrow 5-4 vote, saw Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett joining forces with the liberal justices. This unexpected ruling is a rare win for the Biden administration at the Supreme Court, and they must be feeling pretty jazzed about it.
Now, what exactly are “ghost guns,” you might ask? Well, these kits allow people to purchase firearm parts, like frames and receivers, online and put them together at home to create a fully functioning weapon. The best part? No background checks required! It’s like buying a Lego set that just happens to shoot projectiles.
In 2022, the Biden administration decided it was time to shake things up and redefine the term “firearm” to include these unfinished gun parts. Seems like a small change, but believe it or not, it has some serious implications. If this regulation were to stick, these parts would need to have serial numbers, and sellers would have to conduct background checks on buyers. It’s like putting a leash on gun enthusiasts who enjoy their untraceable freedom.
According to Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, police departments across the nation are dealing with a surge in crimes involving ghost guns. So, in the administration’s eyes, this regulation is a no-brainer. But wait, there’s more! This regulation doesn’t outright ban the sale or possession of ghost gun kits. Instead, it requires adherence to federal laws, like marking products with serial numbers and keeping records. Big Brother wants to keep tabs on these DIY weapons.
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But not everyone is thrilled about this attempt to restrict ghost guns. A Texas judge had previously halted the regulation, arguing that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) had gone too far in redefining the term “firearm.” The judge made a compelling case, stating that Congress’s definition of a firearm does not cover parts or groups of parts that can be assembled into a functioning gun.
The opposition believes that the ATF should not have extended the definition of firearms to include these components of ghost guns. They argue that the Gun Control Act of 1968 allows law-abiding citizens to make their own firearms without excessive federal regulation. They’re calling for freedom, people!
So, while the Supreme Court’s decision may be temporary, it has given the Biden administration a glimmer of hope in their quest to corral these ghost guns. For now, gun enthusiasts can continue their DIY projects, but who knows what the future holds? Let the battle over gun control continue!
