Illinois Governor Signs Ghost Gun Ban Into Law
Illinois has enacted HB4383, banning the manufacture and possession of 'ghost guns,' which are unserialized, home-built firearms. This legislation makes building your own firearm a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense, escalating to a Class 3 felony for subsequent offenses. Selling these firearms carries even steeper penalties, starting at a Class 4 felony. The law is criticized for targeting items rather than criminals, with concerns that it infringes upon the long-standing legal right to build firearms. Mayor Lightfoot's call for federal action highlights ongoing debates about interstate gun trafficking.











