Ghost guns

Illicit firearms including ghost guns, switches, and extended magazines were seized following a deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle. The recovered items were linked to the incident at Seattle Center.

A 15-year-old was arrested in Seattle after a shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle, which left three people dead and four injured, including a toddler. Police recovered multiple weapons, including a ghost gun with an extended magazine, and believe the violence was gang-related.

A 15-year-old was arrested in Seattle after a shootout at a food festival near the Space Needle, armed with a ghost gun from Polymer80. Police recovered two other weapons and 14 shell casings, indicating at least three shooters, one of whom died at the scene. Ghost guns, privately made firearms lacking serial numbers, are increasingly linked to violent crimes.

A 15-year-old was arrested for a festival shooting near Seattle’s Space Needle, armed with a ghost gun from Polymer80. Police recovered two other weapons and 14 shell casings, indicating at least three suspects, one of whom was killed.

A Mastic Beach resident has been indicted for allegedly manufacturing unserialized 3D-printed guns between April and July 2026. Police seized six ghost guns, two high-capacity magazines, and multiple 3D printers during a search of the suspect's home.

The Department of Law Enforcement and Big Island Police collected 149 firearms, including assault-style rifles and ghost guns, during a gun buyback event in Hilo on July 19.

California is proposing a bill requiring 3-D printers to block the production of gun parts, but movie prop makers are opposing it due to concerns about unintended consequences from overly broad restrictions. The legislation targets technology used for 'ghost guns,' sparking pushback from Hollywood groups.

California is proposing a bill to require 3-D printers to block the production of gun parts, but movie prop makers in Hollywood are opposing it due to concerns about unintended consequences from broad restrictions.

A Kentucky jury awarded $104 million to the mother of Henry Willis, an 18-year-old who committed suicide after purchasing an illegal ghost gun kit from Husky Armory LLC. The companies involved, Husky Armory LLC and Up North Media LLC, did not respond to the lawsuit or attend the trial. The verdict is described as the largest jury award against a gun dealer in U.S. history.

Gun violence in the U.S. has significantly decreased in the first half of 2026, with 6,458 shooting deaths and 11,781 injuries, the lowest since 2015. However, gun sales have risen, with 7.3 million firearms sold, and some states like Iowa and New Hampshire saw increases in shooting deaths.

A father-son duo sold ghost guns, including a lilac revolver and Uzi, through the illicit 'Iron Pipeline' in NYC. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stated that recovered guns had devices designed to increase harm.

More states are enacting laws to restrict 3D-printed firearms, which often lack serial numbers and can bypass background checks. New measures include bans on untraceable firearms, limits on distributing digital gun-design files, and requirements for serial numbers on privately manufactured weapons. Gun rights groups have challenged these laws, citing Second Amendment and free speech concerns.

New York is considering a law requiring 3D printers sold for home and business use to include technology blocking gun production, aiming to combat 'ghost guns' used in crimes. Similar measures are under review in California, with concerns about the technology's effectiveness and privacy rights. Privately made firearms recovered in crimes have risen sharply, including a 3D-printed gun linked to a 2024 UnitedHealthcare CEO killing.

New York has enacted a law requiring 3D printers to include technology that blocks printing gun parts, with similar legislation under consideration in California. The measure aims to combat untraceable 'ghost guns' used in crimes, though concerns exist about the technology's feasibility and privacy rights.

New York and California are considering laws requiring 3D printers to include technology that blocks the production of untraceable 'ghost guns' used in crimes. The measures aim to address the growing use of privately made firearms in criminal activity, with concerns about the technology's effectiveness and privacy implications.

New York and California are considering laws requiring 3D printers to block the production of untraceable 'ghost guns' using detection technology. The laws aim to address the growing use of privately made firearms in crimes, though concerns remain about the technology's feasibility and privacy implications.

Two individuals were arrested in Warren after a search warrant revealed illegal firearms, conversion devices, and a 3D printer used to manufacture untraceable 'ghost guns'. Corey Eubanks and Elijah Eubanks face multiple charges related to machine gun conversion devices and firearm offenses.

More states are enacting laws to restrict 3D-printed firearms, which often lack serial numbers and complicate law enforcement investigations. Colorado, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Washington state have implemented new regulations targeting untraceable firearms and digital gun-design files, while gun rights groups challenge these laws on Second Amendment and free speech grounds.

Several U.S. states have enacted new laws to restrict 3D-printed firearms, which often lack serial numbers and are untraceable. These laws aim to limit the distribution of digital gun-design files and require serial numbers on privately manufactured firearms, with some states facing legal challenges from gun rights groups.

Multiple states, including Colorado, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Washington, have enacted laws to restrict 3D-printed firearms, which often lack serial numbers and are untraceable. These laws aim to limit manufacturing, distribution of digital blueprints, and use of 3D printers for gun parts, while gun rights groups challenge them citing Second Amendment and free speech concerns.

Several U.S. states, including Colorado, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Washington, have enacted laws to restrict 3D-printed firearms and untraceable guns lacking serial numbers. These measures aim to address concerns about law enforcement tracing such weapons, with some proposals requiring serial numbers or limiting digital blueprint distribution. Gun rights groups have challenged these laws, citing Second Amendment and free speech protections.

Several U.S. states have enacted new laws to restrict 3D-printed firearms, which often lack serial numbers and are untraceable. These laws aim to limit manufacturing, distribution of digital blueprints, and use of 3D printers for gun parts, amid opposition from gun rights groups citing Second Amendment and free speech concerns.

A former California National Guard member sold ghost guns and texted a drug dealer after the dealer's phone was seized, according to federal authorities. The individual was caught communicating with the dealer following law enforcement actions.

A former California National Guard member is accused of selling ghost guns and communicating with a drug dealer after the dealer's phone was seized and searched. Federal authorities allege the individual tipped off the dealer about raids.

U.S. federal authorities have dismantled a family-operated drug business linked to a Mexican cartel, charging five men with narcotics and firearms trafficking, including 'ghost guns.'

A California bill aims to require 3D printers to assist law enforcement in tracking ghost guns, which are untraceable firearms made via 3D printing. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has commented on the proposal, likely expressing concerns about privacy and regulatory overreach.