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What Is A ‘Ghost Gun’ And How Are They Regulated?

Beth Baumann
What Is A ‘Ghost Gun’ And How Are They Regulated?
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President Joe Biden on Thursday announced his executive order cracking down on “ghost guns,” a term not many Americans are familiar with. Based on President Biden’s press conference last week, it’s evident he himself doesn’t fully grasp what a “ghost gun” is or the legal process for building one.

Here’s an explainer on what a “ghost gun” is and the federal laws surrounding them.

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