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Washington needs to address the rising tide of ‘ghost guns’

By Mike Feuer, Opinion Contributor – 04/01/21 The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill. 

Federal firearm regulators recently met with gun industry representatives to discuss weapons that can be made from parts purchased online, called “ghost guns.” These firearms, manufactured without a serial number, are virtually untraceable — and for that reason, increasingly prevalent. The meeting is an encouraging sign that the Biden administration may be ready to act on one of the most significant emerging threats to public safety in America.

Read more at, https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/545886-washington-needs-to-address-the-rising-tide-of-ghost-guns

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