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Supreme Court to Hear Garland v. VanDerStok on Biden's Ghost Gun Regulations

Oct 8, 2024, 02:00 PM

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in Garland v. VanDerStok, a pivotal case regarding the Biden-Harris administration's regulations on homemade firearms, commonly known as ghost guns. The case will determine whether the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) exceeded its authority with a 2022 rule requiring licenses, background checks, and serial numbers for weapon parts kits. The regulation, part of the Harris-Biden rule, aims to treat self-assembled guns and parts kits the same as traditional firearms. It also includes a provision to eliminate the 20-year destruction rule and make ATF Forms 4473 permanent documents, covering all commercially transferred firearms since August 2002. Critics argue that the rule represents regulatory overreach, while supporters contend it is necessary for public safety. The decision could have significant implications for gun control and the Second Amendment rights in the United States.