President Joe Biden on Monday took aim at ghost guns, the privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up in crimes.
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden on Monday took fresh aim at ghost guns, the privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up in violent crimes, as he struggles to break through gridlock in Washington to address gun deaths and mass shootings.
Dettlebach's confirmation, too, is likely to be an uphill battle. Biden had to withdraw the nomination of his first ATF nominee, gun-control advocate David Chipman, after it stalled for months because of opposition from Republicans and some Democrats in the Senate. "Ghost guns look like a gun, they shoot like a gun, and they kill like a gun, but up until now they haven't been regulated like a gun," said John Feinblatt, Everytown's president.
The new rule changes the current definition of a firearm under federal law to include unfinished parts, like the frame of a handgun or the receiver of a long gun. It says those parts must be licensed and include serial numbers. Manufacturers must also run background checks before a sale - as they do with other commercially made firearms. The requirement applies regardless of how the firearm was made, meaning it includes ghost guns made from individual parts, kits, or by 3D-printers.
Some states, like California, have enacted laws in recent years to require serial numbers to be stamped on ghost guns. He said the move is likely to help drive down violence and aid both police and prosecutors in bringing their cases. The rule is also likely to help bring down the number of people who shouldn't be purchasing firearms before a gun lands in their hand, he said.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Miranda Devine: 'Miles of evidence' tying Joe Biden to Hunter's business dealingsFox News contributor Miranda Devine joined ‘Fox & Friends’ to address the new text messages revealing a conversation about money between Hunter Biden and his daughter Naomi. Devine emphasized that there is growing evidence showing corruption within the Biden family from foreign business involvement.
Baca lebih lajut »
The new White House rule: Do not talk about Joe ManchinAs another round of talks on a climate and spending bill ramps up, aides and advocates are under strict orders to keep their mouths shut — lest they antagonize the all-important senator.
Baca lebih lajut »
Bessy Gatto Describes Coparenting Dynamic With Joe: He'll Always Be 'Family'Bessy Gatto exclusively told Us about the ‘honest conversations’ she and 'Impractical Jokers' alum Joe Gatto have while coparenting — details
Baca lebih lajut »
Joe Maddon believes Angels’ infield platoon can work despite reverse splitsRight-handed hitter Matt Duffy has hit better against righties and left-handed-hitting Tyler Wade was better against lefties last season
Baca lebih lajut »
Biden aims at 'ghost gun' violence with new federal rulePresident Joe Biden is taking fresh aim at “ghost guns,” the privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up in violent crimes
Baca lebih lajut »
President Biden to nominate new ATF director, release ghost gun ruleThe Biden administration will release the finalized version of its ghost gun rule, which comes as the White House and the Justice Department have been under growing pressure to crack down on gun deaths and violent crime in the U.S.
Baca lebih lajut »