Gun-Show 'Loophole' Debunked: Supreme Court Backs DIY Firearms
The 'gun-show loophole' is a common misconception, as federal firearm-transfer laws apply equally at gun shows and elsewhere. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen supports Americans' historical tradition of making their own firearms.
The Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 prohibits firearms less detectable than a specified steel exemplar and those with undetectable major components. Possession or manufacture of such firearms is a felony punishable by up to five years imprisonment. Similarly, 3D-printed firearms are subject to existing gun laws, with violations carrying up to 15 years in prison.
Homemade firearms are subject to the same prohibited-persons categories as commercial firearms. Felons in possession face up to 15 years imprisonment. The term 'ghost guns' encompasses undetectable firearms, homemade firearms, and those with 3D-printed parts. Anti-gun activists often conflate 'assault weapons' with fully automatic machine guns to sway public opinion.
The 'gun-show loophole' is a misconception, and the Supreme Court supports Americans' right to make their own firearms. However, undetectable and homemade firearms face strict penalties, and gun-control advocates argue for record-keeping requirements to aid tracing.
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