Court Battles Over Biden's Ban on DIY Gun Kits

The U.S. Supreme Court is diving into a fresh debate over gun regulations. The topic this time? The Biden administration's attempt to prohibit the sale of "ghost gun" kits. These kits let people build firearms at home, bypassing current rules. The administration wants to treat these kits like regular guns, requiring licenses, serial numbers, background checks, and record-keeping. In the past, the court has often supported gun rights. Recently, it struck down a ban on bump stocks, which speed up semiautomatic rifle fire. However, it also upheld a law preventing people with domestic violence restraining orders from owning guns.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) says ghost guns are hard to trace and often used by criminals. New York City has seized hundreds of these guns and parts. The court is considering whether the ATF has the right to regulate these kits without Congress's say-so. A Texas judge initially ruled in favor of a couple who own ghost gun components. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals mostly agreed. They argue that the law doesn't cover these kits. The case doesn't hinge on the right to bear arms. Instead, it's about whether the ATF can expand the law's reach.

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