SCOTUS Will Allow Enforcement of 'Ghost Gun' Regulation

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The Facts

  • The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) on Monday vacated a lower court ruling against a Biden administration regulation regarding "ghost guns," allowing the administration to enforce a rule that requires firearms and unfinished parts to be licensed and serialized.

  • Ghost guns are kits people can buy online to build a fully functional firearm. They lack serial numbers and transfer records, and don’t require background checks.

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The Spin

Democratic narrative

SCOTUS made the common sense decision allowing the administration to regulate ghost guns and reject Judge O'Connor's attempt to circumvent the law. Whether you're buying a gun whole or you’re buying parts to assemble a gun, you should face the same regulations in your jurisdiction. Even the conservative-leaning SCOTUS understands this.

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Republican narrative

SCOTUS has once again incorrectly ruled in favor of the administration's ghost gun regulation. This rule proves the government doesn't understand what gun kits are and how they are bought and sold. Unfortunately, Biden will be able to continue his assault on gun owners' rights, but eventually, SCOTUS will have to rule on the legality of ghost guns rather than just the technicalities of this case.

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