Supreme Court Upholds Regulation on Ghost Guns: A Step Toward Public Safety

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld regulations targeting ghost guns, untraceable firearms often used in crimes. The decision supports a measure deemed consistent with the 1968 Gun Control Act, requiring manufacturers to mark products with serial numbers and conduct background checks. The ruling was seen as 'life saving' by gun safety groups.

The U.S. Supreme Court has maintained a crucial regulation on 'ghost guns', firearms known for their lack of traceability, in a significant step to curb crime. The Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' rule aligns with the 1968 Gun Control Act, as determined by the 7-2 ruling from the high court.

Gun safety advocates have praised the decision, highlighting its importance in safeguarding public safety against the gun lobby's resistance. Required measures include marking parts with serial numbers and performing background checks, effectively extending existing firearm regulations to ghost gun kits.

The ruling, penned by Justice Neil Gorsuch, solidifies a regulatory stance against the rising trend of assembling guns at home, especially by those legally barred from purchasing firearms. As the nation grapples with gun violence, this decision marks a pivotal development in gun control policy.

(With inputs from agencies.)