New York City Subway shooting: What are Ghost Guns? Why Biden govt announced ban on it

New Delhi: In the shootout at a subway station in Brooklyn, New York, at least 17 people received injuries. The police have released the preliminary details of the accused describing him as a man about 5 feet 5 inches tall wan weighing around 180 pounds.

Further investigation is going on in the case. The police are trying to find out whether the incident has any terrorist angle.

Notably, the incident happened a day after the Joe Biden administration announced a ban on unlicensed kits, used in to manufacture so-called ghost guns.

In the recent New York subway shooting, the real picture of the gun will get clear after the shooter’s arrest.

Let’s understand Ghost guns and their culture in America:

What are ghost guns?

Guns got the name ‘Ghost guns’ due to the unavailability of serial numbers. The serial numbers are the identity of each gun. Licensed companies engrave the number on the frame of the gun. It helps officials to trace the details of the purchaser, manufacturer, and firearms dealer.

Owing to the rising crime with guns, the American government announced the ban. Ghost gun makers purchase the gun parts online with no serial number and assemble them together.

Ghost guns are prevalent in the US

Ghost guns are not uncommon in the US. Due to no law, guns without serial have become very common among criminals. After the latest regulation of the government, the law enforcement agencies across the US will be able to crack down on these gun makers.

Notably, the new rule will come into effect after 120 days of publication in the Federal Register.