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ABA House votes in favor of restrictions on 'ghost guns,' firearm permits and safe storage
Resolution 107A addresses loopholes in state and federal laws that allow gun buyers to purchase partially built frames and receivers (where the operating parts of the firing mechanism, including the trigger, hammer and firing chamber are attached) to make homemade firearms known as ghost guns. Resolution 107A was also co-sponsored by the Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice and the Criminal Justice Section.
Resolution 107B urges authorities to require people to apply for a permit from a designated law enforcement or public safety agency before being allowed to purchase a firearm. It also asks that authorities, at the very least, require prospective gun buyers to apply in person, be fingerprinted and be subject to background and criminal records checks.
Resolution 107C calls for federal, state and local governments to enact regulations for the safe storage of firearms, require gun owners to comply with the rules, and promote safe gun storage education programs.