Pritzker signs bill requiring serialization of unfinished ‘ghost guns’

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Pritzker signs bill requiring serialization of unfinished ‘ghost guns’

Capitol News Illinois Owners of firearms that do not have serial numbers – referred to as ghost guns – will have 180 days to take them to a federal firearm dealer to have them serialized or they will risk being charged with a misdemeanor. Gov. JB Pritzker signed the measure containing that provision, House Bill … Pritzker signs bill requiring serialization of unfinished ‘ghost guns’ Read More »

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