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ATF Issues Final Rule to Provide for 'Ghost Guns,' Multipiece Receivers Under Regulations

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is amending definitions in its regulations for “firearm frame or receiver” and “frame or receiver” subject to licensing, serialization, and recordkeeping requirements so they cover modern multipiece frames and receivers, as well…

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as privately made “ghost guns,” it said in a final rule April 26. The final rule also includes provisions for weapons parts kits to “ensure proper licensing, marking, recordkeeping, and background checks,” the ATF said. The final rule takes effect Aug. 24.