Untraceable, unserialized and relatively easy to assemble at home, so-called ghost guns are typically sold in kits — no background check necessary. Police say the use of ghost guns in Los Angeles has exploded in recent years, in line with broader trends across the nation. The department confiscated 813 ghost guns in 2020. Ghost guns have been used in 24 murders, eight attempted murders, 60 assaults with a deadly weapon and 20 robberies this year, Moore said. On Tuesday, Los Angeles joined a growing list of California cities that are cracking down on ghost guns, with the City Council voting unanimously to ban the untraceable firearms.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 30, 2021 22:47 UTC