What are Ghost Guns?

Usage of ghost guns has increased in the US in recent times. The person suspected of the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, was carrying a “ghost gun” when he was apprehended.

The weapon used to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is believed to be a ghost gun, a type of firearm that can be made at home using a 3D printer or other manufacturing methods.¹ These guns often lack serial numbers, making them difficult to trace by law enforcement.

About Ghost Guns

Ghost guns, also known as Privately Made Firearms (PMF), are untraceable firearms created using kits or 3D printing technology that are assembled by individuals from purchased or homemade parts. These firearms often lack serial numbers, making them difficult to trace by law enforcement.

Ghost guns can be made using a variety of methods, including 3D printing and milling. They can also be assembled from kits or individual parts purchased online or at gun shows. The ease of obtaining these parts and the relative simplicity of assembling a ghost gun have contributed to their increasing popularity, particularly among individuals who may not be able to legally purchase a traditional firearm

Characteristics

Lack serial numbers, making them virtually untraceable by law enforcement.
Do not require background checks for purchase, unlike commercial firearms.
Made from a combination of 3D-printed parts, metals, and plastics.

3D Printing

It is a process of creating three-dimensional objects from digital models by adding material layer by layer. It is also known as additive manufacturing,
It is an additive process, in which layers of a material like plastic, composites or bio-materials are built up to construct objects that range in shape, size, rigidity and colour.