The Supreme Court has upheld the Biden administration’s limits on so-called “ghost guns,” marking a significant victory for gun control advocates and a blow to opponents of stricter firearm regulations.
In a 6-3 decision, the Court ruled that the administration has the authority to regulate ghost guns, which are homemade firearms that are often untraceable because they lack serial numbers. The ruling affirms the administration’s decision to require individuals who build their own guns to undergo background checks and obtain serial numbers for their weapons.
The decision comes after months of legal battles between the administration and gun rights groups, who argued that the regulations infringe on the Second Amendment rights of Americans. However, the Court ultimately sided with the administration, stating that the regulations are a necessary measure to prevent the proliferation of untraceable firearms that can be easily obtained by criminals.
In a statement following the ruling, President Biden praised the Court’s decision, calling it a “critical step in our efforts to combat gun violence and keep our communities safe.” He emphasized the need for common-sense gun laws that prioritize public safety while respecting the rights of law-abiding gun owners.
Gun control advocates also hailed the decision as a significant victory in the fight against gun violence. Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, a leading gun control organization, stated, “This ruling sends a clear message that ghost guns have no place in our society and that we must take action to prevent their proliferation.”
However, opponents of the regulations, including gun rights groups such as the National Rifle Association, have criticized the Court’s decision, arguing that it sets a dangerous precedent for government overreach in regulating firearms. They have vowed to continue fighting against what they see as unconstitutional restrictions on gun ownership.
Despite the backlash from opponents, the Supreme Court’s ruling represents a major win for the Biden administration and gun control advocates who have long pushed for stricter regulations on firearms. With the Court’s decision, the administration’s limits on ghost guns are now firmly in place, signaling a significant step forward in the effort to prevent gun violence and keep communities safe.
