Gun Laws And 2a
Illinois Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Regulate Homemade Firearms
Proposed legislation targets ghost gun components with serial number and background check requirements
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Springfield, IL
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Illinois lawmakers have unveiled a bill aimed at tightening controls on privately made firearms, often referred to as ghost guns. The measure would require that all firearm frames and receivers including unfinished components carry serial numbers and be sold only after a background check. The proposal also makes it illegal to possess unserialized firearms or major components unless they are properly marked and registered. Proponents say the legislation is necessary to curb the growing use of untraceable weapons in crimes across the state. Law enforcement officials have reported a steady increase in ghost gun recoveries, particularly in urban areas like Chicago, where police say such firearms are becoming a significant factor in violent crime. Gun rights advocates argue that the proposal infringes on the rights of hobbyists and lawful gun owners who build firearms for personal use. They warn that the bill could be a step toward broader restrictions on home gunsmithing and Second Amendment rights. If passed, the law would align Illinois with other states that have recently enacted similar regulations in response to federal calls for tighter control of ghost guns.