HR 7468
Stop Home Manufacture of Ghost Guns Act of 2020
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Bill overview
This bill, the Stop Home Manufacture of Ghost Guns Act of 2020, aims to prevent the illegal production of firearm parts known as ‘ghost guns.’ It prohibits the transfer, possession, and purchase of firearm manufacturing machines – devices used to create or convert parts into firearm frames or receivers – by individuals who aren’t licensed manufacturers. The bill also increases penalties for crimes involving these machines and clarifies their definition, ensuring they encompass both individual components and assembled devices.
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Alan S. Lowenthal
David J. Trone
David N. Cicilline
Donald S., Jr. Beyer
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