The House passed legislation last week that would ban untraceable homemade firearms. By a 23-18 vote, legislators approved the measure to outlaw “ghost guns,” sending the bill to the Senate. Three Democrats joined the Republican caucus in opposing the proposal, which is supported by Gov. John Carney. “Ghost guns” are firearms with no serial numbers or other identifying markings, making them extremely difficult for law enforcement to trace and often undetectable by metal detectors. These firearms can be made at home using kits, sold by unlicensed dealers and purchased without a background check. House Bill 125 would make it illegal to possess, manufacture, transport or sell an untraceable firearm, frame or receiver, as well as instructions for 3-D-printing a “ghost gun.” It would also be against the law to own or transfer any firearm or receiver with the knowledge that the manufacturer’s serial number has been removed or altered.
- You hear that, criminals? There’s another law that you’re going to have to abide by. — Frank Vig
- Should we have no laws? — Joe Frggale
- Way to twist his words. Criminals do not care about any of the existing laws, so why would they care about new laws? Plus, violent criminals get arrested and released like there’s a revolving door. Enforce the existing laws, and stop turning law-abiding citizens into criminals, with the stroke of a pen. — Marlene Adelle
- There are laws already on the books — don’t kill being one — but that goes over well for some. Don’t recall hearing about “ghost” guns killing anyone, so basically, the legislators are wasting taxpayers’ money, making up laws that only sheep believe are doing something. — Michael Scott Fulcher
- How about banning vehicles because of drunk drivers? — Bob Hice
- Vehicles have another purpose besides ending life, and they are highly regulated and require a license, registration, testing and insurance to operate. Additionally, they are highly enforced by police. — Ant W. Terrigno
- Driving is, also. Privilege rather than a right. But the same philosophy. — Bob Hice
- It is illegal to have a gun manufactured without a serial number produced by a licensed manufacturer after Oct. 22, 1968. It is not illegal to have a gun that was manufactured without a serial number after Oct. 22, 1968, if it was manufactured by yourself, as long as you are not a licensed manufacturer. So this law stops you from making yourself a gun in any way. Don’t matter if you have one or not. It’s about letting government control all aspects of your life. Where do you make it stop? — Jeff Grzeszczak
