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As the United States deals with the rise in gun violence amid a wave of shocking mass shootings, the country's top court has ruled that Americans have the right to carry firearms in public. This landmark judgement by the Supreme Court will now prevent states from imposing restrictions, and gun control rules on the general public.&nbsp;The 6-3 decision overturns a New York rule that mandated that applicants for gun permits demonstrate that they had a valid need for self-defence.&nbsp;President Joe Biden in a statement said that he was "deeply disappointed" by the judgement. He said, "this ruling contradicts both common sense and the constitution, and should deeply trouble us all."

Judge Clarence Thomas, who wrote the majority opinion, said that "New York's proper-cause requirement violates the Fourteenth Amendment by preventing law-abiding citizens with ordinary self-defence needs from exercising their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms in public for self-defence."

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"The Second and Fourteenth Amendments protect an individual's right to carry a handgun for self-defence outside the home," added Judge Thomas.

Kathy Hochul, New York's governor called it a "dark day" and said that it is shocking that the supreme court judgement has "taken away our rights to have reasonable restrictions".

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Referring to the constitutional amendment that all the gun advocates quote Hochul remarked "we can have restrictions on speech -- you can't yell fire in a crowded theater but somehow there's no restrictions allowed on the Second Amendment."

"I'm sorry this dark day has come," she added.

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The National Rifle Association (NRA), United States' most powerful gun lobby,&nbsp;which calls itself "America's longest-standing civil rights organisation"&nbsp;on the other hand lauded the judgement. Taking to Twitter the group tweeted "NRA wins SCOTUS case!"&nbsp;

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As the United States deals with the rise in gun violence amid a wave of shocking mass shootings, the country's top court has ruled that Americans have the right to carry firearms in public. This landmark judgement by the Supreme Court will now prevent states from imposing restrictions, and gun control rules on the general public. The 6-3 decision overturns a New York rule that mandated that applicants for gun permits demonstrate that they had a valid need for self-defence. President Joe Biden in a statement said that he was "deeply disappointed" by the judgement. He said, "this ruling contradicts both common sense and the constitution, and should deeply trouble us all." Judge Clarence Thomas, who wrote the majority opinion, said that "New York's proper-cause requirement violates the Fourteenth Amendment by preventing law-abiding citizens with ordinary self-defence needs from exercising their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms in public for self-defence." Watch | US gun violence worse under Biden than Trump "The Second and Fourteenth Amendments protect an individual's right to carry a handgun for self-defence outside the home," added Judge Thomas. Kathy Hochul, New York's governor called it a "dark day" and said that it is shocking that the supreme court judgement has "taken away our rights to have reasonable restrictions". Also read | America's gun culture kills hundreds every day. Is 2nd amendment worth the lives lost? Here's the data Referring to the constitutional amendment that all the gun advocates quote Hochul remarked "we can have restrictions on speech -- you can't yell fire in a crowded theater but somehow there's no restrictions allowed on the Second Amendment." "I'm sorry this dark day has come," she added. Also read | Things Republicans believe are responsible for mass shootings. Here's a hint, it's not guns The National Rifle Association (NRA), United States' most powerful gun lobby, which calls itself "America's longest-standing civil rights organisation" on the other hand lauded the judgement. Taking to Twitter the group tweeted "NRA wins SCOTUS case!" "Supreme Court Rules New York’s Carry Restrictions are UNCONSTITUTIONAL" 🎉BREAKING NEWS: @NRA WINS SCOTUS CASE! Supreme Court Rules New York’s Carry Restrictions are UNCONSTITUTIONAL — NRA (@NRA) June 23, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Sweethearts, classmates and unfortunate victims of the brutal Texas school shooting massacre; Annabell Guadalupe Rodriguez and Xavier James Lopez will soon be buried together.&nbsp;Both Annabell and Xavier were 10 years old at the time of the tragedy and were among the 19 children killed in the senseless bloodbath in a Texas school last month.&nbsp;As per a report by ABC News, the two children were in fourth grade and once classes started, they became fast friends. This friendship soon turned into love.&nbsp;Their parents were amused to find that they had taken to texting each other 'I love you ' before bedtime.

Talking to ABC News, Xavier's mother Monica Gallegos and Annabell's mother Monica Gallegos said they would laugh and wonder "How do y'all know about love?".&nbsp;

Gallegos also disclosed that her daughter had a big crush on Lopez. Now the mothers have decided to bury the sweethearts' side by side.&nbsp;

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They will be buried at Uvalde's Hillcrest Cemetery next to each other this week.

On May 24th, the morning of the shooting, Annabell and Xavier posed for a picture at the school awards ceremony. Xavier had also joined Annabell in the school's honour roll.&nbsp;

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The mass shooting of May 24th had 18-year-old Salvador Rolando Ramos open fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Nineteen students and two teachers perished in the shooting, while seventeen others were wounded.&nbsp;

Ramos used the military-style AR-15 rifle for the massacre. This shooting has once again ignited the debate of Gun control vs Gun rights.&nbsp;

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Supporters of gun rights contend that the second amendment is an imperative part of American culture and fundamental rights.&nbsp;

While on the other hand people in the United States and all over the world are campaigning for a constriction of gun rights so that this endemic of gun terror in America can be reined in.

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Sweethearts, classmates and unfortunate victims of the brutal Texas school shooting massacre; Annabell Guadalupe Rodriguez and Xavier James Lopez will soon be buried together.

Sweethearts, classmates and unfortunate victims of the brutal Texas school shooting massacre; Annabell Guadalupe Rodriguez and Xavier James Lopez will soon be buried together. Both Annabell and Xavier were 10 years old at the time of the tragedy and were among the 19 children killed in the senseless bloodbath in a Texas school last month. As per a report by ABC News, the two children were in fourth grade and once classes started, they became fast friends. This friendship soon turned into love. Their parents were amused to find that they had taken to texting each other 'I love you ' before bedtime. Talking to ABC News, Xavier's mother Monica Gallegos and Annabell's mother Monica Gallegos said they would laugh and wonder "How do y'all know about love?". Gallegos also disclosed that her daughter had a big crush on Lopez. Now the mothers have decided to bury the sweethearts' side by side. Also read | Things Republicans believe are responsible for mass shootings. Here's a hint, it's not guns They will be buried at Uvalde's Hillcrest Cemetery next to each other this week. On May 24th, the morning of the shooting, Annabell and Xavier posed for a picture at the school awards ceremony. Xavier had also joined Annabell in the school's honour roll. Watch | Gravitas Plus: Gun terror in America The mass shooting of May 24th had 18-year-old Salvador Rolando Ramos open fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Nineteen students and two teachers perished in the shooting, while seventeen others were wounded. Ramos used the military-style AR-15 rifle for the massacre. This shooting has once again ignited the debate of Gun control vs Gun rights. Also read | Texas school shooting victims mourned Supporters of gun rights contend that the second amendment is an imperative part of American culture and fundamental rights. While on the other hand people in the United States and all over the world are campaigning for a constriction of gun rights so that this endemic of gun terror in America can be reined in. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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facAt this point, we all know that buying guns in the United States is easy. But how easy is buying weapons online or on social media sites like Facebook? The answer is very easy.&nbsp;

As the demands for gun control gain steam in the US and elsewhere the platform is taking steps to remedy this. The social media giant Facebook has now prohibited gun sales on its platform, reports the Washington Post. However, here's the kicker, buyers and sellers can violate the rule ten times before they are kicked off the platform.

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This policy has come to light for the first time and as per Washington Post, it is "much more lenient" than for other offences. Posting child pornography, which by the way is illegal or posting a terrorist image can get a user removed. But, buying or selling instruments of mass death will get you prohibited, after "only" 10 strikes.

Users who sell or buy guns while calling for violence or praise known "dangerous" organisations get five strikes.

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Facebook says that it gatekeeps gun sales in an appropriate manner and that most users aren't even aware they're breaking rules, since the sale of guns in the US is legal. 
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The platform has long been a favourite marketplace for those selling or buying arms. In 2016, amid pressure from activists, and government agencies trying to bring about gun control, Facebook prohibited these sales. Soon, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube also did the same.

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Facebook's policy and its strike system, however, remain shrouded in mystery. The company doesn't dispute the 10-strike policy's existence but its spokesman Andy Stone as per Washington Post said that the company "quickly removes posts that violate its policy prohibiting gun sales and imposes increasingly severe penalties for repeat rule-breakers, including permanent account suspension."

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facAt this point, we all know that buying guns in the United States is easy. But how easy is buying weapons online or on social media sites like Facebook? The answer is very easy.

facAt this point, we all know that buying guns in the United States is easy. But how easy is buying weapons online or on social media sites like Facebook? The answer is very easy. As the demands for gun control gain steam in the US and elsewhere the platform is taking steps to remedy this. The social media giant Facebook has now prohibited gun sales on its platform, reports the Washington Post. However, here's the kicker, buyers and sellers can violate the rule ten times before they are kicked off the platform. Also read | Ten year old sweethearts, Texas school shooting victims to be buried next to each other This policy has come to light for the first time and as per Washington Post, it is "much more lenient" than for other offences. Posting child pornography, which by the way is illegal or posting a terrorist image can get a user removed. But, buying or selling instruments of mass death will get you prohibited, after "only" 10 strikes. Users who sell or buy guns while calling for violence or praise known "dangerous" organisations get five strikes. Watch | US gun violence worse under Biden than Trump Facebook says that it gatekeeps gun sales in an appropriate manner and that most users aren't even aware they're breaking rules, since the sale of guns in the US is legal. The platform has long been a favourite marketplace for those selling or buying arms. In 2016, amid pressure from activists, and government agencies trying to bring about gun control, Facebook prohibited these sales. Soon, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube also did the same. Also read | Things Republicans believe are responsible for mass shootings. Here's a hint, it's not guns Facebook's policy and its strike system, however, remain shrouded in mystery. The company doesn't dispute the 10-strike policy's existence but its spokesman Andy Stone as per Washington Post said that the company "quickly removes posts that violate its policy prohibiting gun sales and imposes increasingly severe penalties for repeat rule-breakers, including permanent account suspension." Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In recent days, multiple, mass shootings have shaken up America and the topic of firearms and their negative aspects have once again come to light. A new gun violence prevention report by Everytown for Gun Safety has now shed light on the rising cases of firearm suicides among the youth of the country. Over the last ten years, suicides among young people using firearms have increased faster than among any other age group.&nbsp;As per the report, youth firearm suicide has reached its highest in more than 20 years.&nbsp;Youth in this scenario is defined as people between the ages of 10 to 24. The suicide rate among this age group has steadily increased every year since 2007 and is now at a near-record high.

As per the report, suicide is the third leading cause of death for young Americans.&nbsp;

It further points out that multiple factors can elevate the risk of suicide and action needs to be taken to address it. Increased anxiety and depression exasperated by the Coronavirus pandemic, impacts of social media, and cyberbullying has been theorised as the driving factors behind this.&nbsp;

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"But one thing is clear: Reducing access to firearms can significantly reduce risk."

"Given that firearm suicide makes up over one-third of all youth gun deaths and nearly half of suicides among young people, addressing firearm suicide is an essential element of any strategy to reduce suicide and gun violence in this country."

The report also points out that the high suicide rate occurs at a time when gun purchases are on the rise in the United States.

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"Driven by fear and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic" an estimated 22 million guns in 2020, which is a 64 per cent increase over 2019 figures.

Despite the fact that nearly three out of every four firearm suicides by young people occur at or near home, and 80 per cent of them by children aged 18 or younger involve a family member's gun, the report estimates that 30 million children in America live in households with firearms. A 4.6 million of these children live in households with at least one loaded and unlocked firearm.

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"Addressing the role of firearms is essential in suicide prevention. We know that removing access to firearms is the easiest and quickest intervention to reduce risk."

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In recent days, multiple, mass shootings have shaken up America and the topic of firearms and their negative aspects have once again come to light. A new gun violence prevention report by Everytown for Gun Safety has now shed light on the rising cases of firearm suicides among the youth of the country.

In recent days, multiple, mass shootings have shaken up America and the topic of firearms and their negative aspects have once again come to light. A new gun violence prevention report by Everytown for Gun Safety has now shed light on the rising cases of firearm suicides among the youth of the country. Over the last ten years, suicides among young people using firearms have increased faster than among any other age group. As per the report, youth firearm suicide has reached its highest in more than 20 years. Youth in this scenario is defined as people between the ages of 10 to 24. The suicide rate among this age group has steadily increased every year since 2007 and is now at a near-record high. As per the report, suicide is the third leading cause of death for young Americans. It further points out that multiple factors can elevate the risk of suicide and action needs to be taken to address it. Increased anxiety and depression exasperated by the Coronavirus pandemic, impacts of social media, and cyberbullying has been theorised as the driving factors behind this. Also read | Things Republicans believe are responsible for mass shootings. Here's a hint, it's not guns "But one thing is clear: Reducing access to firearms can significantly reduce risk." "Given that firearm suicide makes up over one-third of all youth gun deaths and nearly half of suicides among young people, addressing firearm suicide is an essential element of any strategy to reduce suicide and gun violence in this country." The report also points out that the high suicide rate occurs at a time when gun purchases are on the rise in the United States. Watch | Texas school massacre: 'More kids die because of guns than motor crashes' "Driven by fear and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic" an estimated 22 million guns in 2020, which is a 64 per cent increase over 2019 figures. Despite the fact that nearly three out of every four firearm suicides by young people occur at or near home, and 80 per cent of them by children aged 18 or younger involve a family member's gun, the report estimates that 30 million children in America live in households with firearms. A 4.6 million of these children live in households with at least one loaded and unlocked firearm. Also read | New York subway shooting victim sues gunmaker Glock "Addressing the role of firearms is essential in suicide prevention. We know that removing access to firearms is the easiest and quickest intervention to reduce risk." Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Suicide by firearms among youth in the United States highest in 20 years: Report

Ilene Steur, one of the victims of the April New York subway shooting is suing gunmaker Glock, manufacturer of the firearm used in the attack. The perpetrator of the Subway attack had used a Glock 17, 9mm pistol purchased in 2011, in Ohio State. The lawsuit comes as the United States is still reeling from two high-profile mass shootings this month. One at a Buffalo, New York supermarket that killed ten people and another at a Uvalde, Texas elementary school that led to the death of&nbsp;21 people; 19 students and 2 teachers.&nbsp;One of the 10 people shot on April 12, Ilene says that the gunmaker uses its marketing efforts to appeal to criminals.

She has filed a civil suit in the federal court, where she has accused the Austrian company Glock of using "marketing that emphasises firearm characteristics such as their high capacity and ease of concealment, that appeal to prospective purchasers with criminal intent."

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Steur also alleges that the company neglected to instruct dealers on how to avoid illegal firearms acquisitions and also intentionally supplied more firearms than the legitimate market could bear in order to stimulate secondary market sales.

"Gun manufacturers do not live in a bubble," said Mark Shirian, one of Steur's attorneys.

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They are well aware that their marketing methods enable consumers with nefarious motives, putting the lives of innocent individuals at jeopardy he said in a statement, adding that "this lawsuit seeks to hold the gun industry accountable."

A study by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives shows a vivid picture of a nation armed to the teeth.

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In the United States, the number of firearms per 100 individuals has climbed to 120.5 from 88 in 2011. This is far more than any other country.

The United States is in the midst of a massive gun-buying boom that shows no signs of slowing down, according to the most comprehensive official tally of gun commerce in two decades. Since 2000, the annual number of firearms manufactured has nearly tripled, and the previous three years have seen a significant increase.

In the last 20 years, gun production in the United States has more than tripled, with 11.3 million weapons estimated to be sold in 2020.

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Ilene Steur, one of the victims of the April New York subway shooting is suing gunmaker Glock, manufacturer of the firearm used in the attack. The perpetrator of the Subway attack had used a Glock 17, 9mm pistol purchased in 2011, in Ohio State.

Ilene Steur, one of the victims of the April New York subway shooting is suing gunmaker Glock, manufacturer of the firearm used in the attack. The perpetrator of the Subway attack had used a Glock 17, 9mm pistol purchased in 2011, in Ohio State. The lawsuit comes as the United States is still reeling from two high-profile mass shootings this month. One at a Buffalo, New York supermarket that killed ten people and another at a Uvalde, Texas elementary school that led to the death of 21 people; 19 students and 2 teachers. One of the 10 people shot on April 12, Ilene says that the gunmaker uses its marketing efforts to appeal to criminals. She has filed a civil suit in the federal court, where she has accused the Austrian company Glock of using "marketing that emphasises firearm characteristics such as their high capacity and ease of concealment, that appeal to prospective purchasers with criminal intent." Also read | America's love for military style weapons and AR-15, the assault rifle used in Texas school shooting Steur also alleges that the company neglected to instruct dealers on how to avoid illegal firearms acquisitions and also intentionally supplied more firearms than the legitimate market could bear in order to stimulate secondary market sales. "Gun manufacturers do not live in a bubble," said Mark Shirian, one of Steur's attorneys. Watch | As US grapples with gun terror, this is how NZ, Canada, Australia changed laws after mass shootings They are well aware that their marketing methods enable consumers with nefarious motives, putting the lives of innocent individuals at jeopardy he said in a statement, adding that "this lawsuit seeks to hold the gun industry accountable." A study by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives shows a vivid picture of a nation armed to the teeth. Also read | America's gun culture kills hundreds every day. Is 2nd amendment worth the lives lost? Here's the data In the United States, the number of firearms per 100 individuals has climbed to 120.5 from 88 in 2011. This is far more than any other country. The United States is in the midst of a massive gun-buying boom that shows no signs of slowing down, according to the most comprehensive official tally of gun commerce in two decades. Since 2000, the annual number of firearms manufactured has nearly tripled, and the previous three years have seen a significant increase. In the last 20 years, gun production in the United States has more than tripled, with 11.3 million weapons estimated to be sold in 2020. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Salvador Ramos, 18, has been identified as the gunman who killed at least 19 students and two adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday.

Governor Greg Abbott claimed Ramos carried out the mass shooting "horribly and incomprehensibly" before being shot dead by police officers.

According to Mr Abbott, Ramos was a student at Uvalde High School in the little city 80 miles west of San Antonio.

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According to state Sen Roland Gutierrez, who was briefed by police, Ramos had intimated on social media that an attack could be coming.

"He suggested the kids should watch out," the lawmaker said.

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Abbott said at a news conference on Tuesday afternoon that he shot his grandmother before driving to Robb Elementary just before midday on Tuesday. Sgt Erick Estrada of the Texas Department of Public Safety told CNN that she is in critical condition.

Ramos is suspected of abandoning his car outside the school and entering the premises with a handgun and maybe a rifle. The killer was alleged to be wearing body armour, according to police.

"The suspect made entry into the school and as soon as he made entry into the school he started shooting children, teachers, whoever’s in his way," Christopher Olivarez of the Texas Department of Public Safety told local media.

On his 18th birthday, Ramos bought the firearms. Ramos' Instagram acquaintance said the adolescent emailed him a snapshot of a receipt for a rifle he purchased from Daniel Defense, a weapons manufacturer. 
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Salvador Ramos, 18, has been identified as the gunman who killed at least 19 students and two adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday. Governor Greg Abbott claimed Ramos carried out the mass shooting "horribly and incomprehensibly" before being shot dead by police officers.

Salvador Ramos, 18, has been identified as the gunman who killed at least 19 students and two adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday. Governor Greg Abbott claimed Ramos carried out the mass shooting "horribly and incomprehensibly" before being shot dead by police officers. According to Mr Abbott, Ramos was a student at Uvalde High School in the little city 80 miles west of San Antonio. Also Read | US gun terror: 'Since 2009… 274 shootings, 1,536 killed,' says US group According to state Sen Roland Gutierrez, who was briefed by police, Ramos had intimated on social media that an attack could be coming. "He suggested the kids should watch out," the lawmaker said. Also Read | US gun terror: I 'beg' you, Senator appeals lawmakers for gun control after Texas shootout Abbott said at a news conference on Tuesday afternoon that he shot his grandmother before driving to Robb Elementary just before midday on Tuesday. Sgt Erick Estrada of the Texas Department of Public Safety told CNN that she is in critical condition. Ramos is suspected of abandoning his car outside the school and entering the premises with a handgun and maybe a rifle. The killer was alleged to be wearing body armour, according to police. "The suspect made entry into the school and as soon as he made entry into the school he started shooting children, teachers, whoever’s in his way," Christopher Olivarez of the Texas Department of Public Safety told local media. On his 18th birthday, Ramos bought the firearms. Ramos' Instagram acquaintance said the adolescent emailed him a snapshot of a receipt for a rifle he purchased from Daniel Defense, a weapons manufacturer. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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On Monday, President Joe Biden will unveil new measures to combat so-called "ghost guns," including an executive order that will tighten limits on weapons that can be constructed in minutes at home and are difficult to track due to their absence of serial numbers.

According to administration officials, the new regulation specifies that weapons part kits that may readily be assembled into a working handgun will be subject to the same criteria as commercially accessible fully manufactured guns.

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The new rule, which has been in the works for a year, tackles a type of weapon that has nearly doubled in its appearance in police records between 2020 and 2021, according to law enforcement officials.

Speaking to AFP on the condition of anonymity, a Biden administration official remarked, "these are the criminal's weapon of choice."

As per the new legislation, dealers selling these weapons component kits must now complete a background check on potential buyers.

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The US Justice Department said in a statement that gun kit makers must include a serial number on crucial weapon components, and licenced dealers who take a "ghost gun" into their inventory must likewise include a serial number.

In order to aid traceability, the new rule mandates that federally licenced guns dealers preserve records for as long as they are in business, rather than the current 20-year timeframe.

According to the research, the usage of such weapons has been on the rise, with the number of reports nearly doubling to over 19,000 from 2020 to 2021.

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Only 0.98 per cent of suspected "ghost weapons" given in by law enforcement could be traced to an individual purchaser over the last five years, said ATF.

"This rule will make it harder for criminals and other prohibited persons to obtain untraceable guns, will help ensure that law enforcement officers can retrieve the information they need to solve crimes, and will help reduce the number of untraceable firearms flooding our communities," US Attorney General Merrick Garland said.

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On Monday, President Joe Biden will unveil new measures to combat so-called "ghost guns," including an executive order that will tighten limits on weapons that can be constructed in minutes at home and are difficult to track due to their absence of serial numbers.

On Monday, President Joe Biden will unveil new measures to combat so-called "ghost guns," including an executive order that will tighten limits on weapons that can be constructed in minutes at home and are difficult to track due to their absence of serial numbers. According to administration officials, the new regulation specifies that weapons part kits that may readily be assembled into a working handgun will be subject to the same criteria as commercially accessible fully manufactured guns. Also read | American civilians own more guns than US Army The new rule, which has been in the works for a year, tackles a type of weapon that has nearly doubled in its appearance in police records between 2020 and 2021, according to law enforcement officials. Speaking to AFP on the condition of anonymity, a Biden administration official remarked, "these are the criminal's weapon of choice." As per the new legislation, dealers selling these weapons component kits must now complete a background check on potential buyers. Watch | Gravitas: When weapons become a joke The US Justice Department said in a statement that gun kit makers must include a serial number on crucial weapon components, and licenced dealers who take a "ghost gun" into their inventory must likewise include a serial number. In order to aid traceability, the new rule mandates that federally licenced guns dealers preserve records for as long as they are in business, rather than the current 20-year timeframe. According to the research, the usage of such weapons has been on the rise, with the number of reports nearly doubling to over 19,000 from 2020 to 2021. Also read | A history of violence: America and guns Only 0.98 per cent of suspected "ghost weapons" given in by law enforcement could be traced to an individual purchaser over the last five years, said ATF. "This rule will make it harder for criminals and other prohibited persons to obtain untraceable guns, will help ensure that law enforcement officers can retrieve the information they need to solve crimes, and will help reduce the number of untraceable firearms flooding our communities," US Attorney General Merrick Garland said. (With inputs from agencies)

US cracks down on 'ghost guns'. What are they?