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This bill would make it illegal for most people in North Carolina to manufacture, sell, transfer, or possess ghost guns (firearms without serial numbers) and undetectable firearms (guns that can't be detected by metal detectors or are made entirely of plastic or 3D-printed materials). Licensed federal firearms manufacturers would be exempt from this prohibition. Violation would be a Class I felony.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that ghost guns and undetectable firearms pose serious public safety risks because they can bypass security screening at airports and public buildings, and their lack of serial numbers makes them impossible to trace if used in crimes.
• •They contend that this ban would help law enforcement investigate crimes and prevent dangerous weapons from reaching criminals and people prohibited from owning firearms, while still allowing legitimate licensed manufacturers to operate.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents argue that the ban infringes on Second Amendment rights and that existing federal laws already regulate firearms manufacturing and sales.
• •They contend that the definition of ghost guns is overly broad and could criminalize people who legally build firearms for personal use, and that undetectable firearms are largely theoretical concerns since actual cases are extremely rare.
• •Some also argue that enforcement would be difficult and that the law could burden innocent people while criminals would find ways to obtain weapons regardless.