State Attorneys General Take Actions On Ghost Guns

While State Attorneys General are limited to enforcing laws within their respective states, their enforcement activities often implicate businesses located elsewhere but whose business activity crosses state lines. One area where we have seen a rising trend in enforcement, particularly among Democratic AGs, is concerning ghost guns.

Ghost guns are firearms privately made by individuals using easy-to-get building blocks. The parts for ghost guns can be bought and sold without serial numbers or background checks, making these weapons untraceable and increasingly popular with individuals who are legally prohibited from owning guns. Notably, while companies that provide the parts for ghost guns may be based in states with no restrictions on these products, by engaging in interstate business activities, these companies may still be subject to laws in states with stricter restrictions on the sale and ownership of firearms.