'It Kills the Same People': Mass. Lawmaker Wants Stronger Regulation of Ghost Guns

NBC Boston Interview with Cory Smith
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  • Despite boasting some of the country's strictest gun laws, the number of ghost guns in Massachusetts is growing. 
  • What sets ghost guns apart and makes them more dangerous in the eyes of law enforcement is that, until recently, the parts are sold without serial numbers, making them untraceable to law enforcement. 
  • Furthermore, the kits can be purchased without obtaining a permit, allowing people who are otherwise prohibited from owning a gun to get one. 
  • As of September, police have recovered 79 ghost guns.