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Judge strikes down ATF 'ghost gun' rule, citing Fifth Amendment and gunsmithing tradition

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A federal judge in Texas has overturned a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) rule that classified kits for 3D-printed "ghost guns" as regulated firearms. The judge cited that the rule violated the Fifth Amendment's Due Process Clause and did not align with the historical tradition of personal gunsmithing. This decision could impact states with existing bans on 3D printers and ghost guns, potentially leading to further legal challenges. AI

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jowi Morales ·

    Federal judge strikes down ATF 'ghost gun' rule for 3D printed parts — says restrictions violate Fifth Amendment and historical tradition of DIY gunsmithing

    Judge Reed O'Connor of the Northern District of Texas said that the ATF ruling that putting part kits that can easily be turned into firearms in the same category as actual guns is unconstitutional. He also said that the vagueness of some parts of the rule violated the Due Proces…

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