This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, and possession of "ghost guns"—firearms without serial numbers that cannot be traced by law enforcement—and regulates the machines and components used to make them. The ban applies to anyone in the business of making or selling unserialized firearms, with a one-year transition period before the possession ban takes effect to allow licensed dealers time to adjust. The legislation also tightens rules around machines designed specifically to manufacture firearms, prohibiting most people from buying or possessing such equipment while allowing licensed manufacturers to continue their operations. Violations carry criminal penalties ranging from up to one year in prison for first offenses to up to five years for subsequent offenses. The bill is designed to help law enforcement trace firearms used in crimes and combat gun trafficking across state lines.
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