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Surge in Ghost Guns Recovered at Crime Scenes Highlights Gun Trafficking Concerns

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Surge in Ghost Guns Recovered at Crime Scenes Highlights Gun Trafficking Concerns

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  • The number of **ghost guns** recovered at crime scenes increased by nearly **1,600%** from 2017 to 2023, according to a federal study.
  • **92,702** suspected ghost guns were reported to law enforcement during this period, with recoveries rising from **1,629 to 27,490**.
  • Approximately **1,700** ghost guns have been linked to **homicides**, along with **4,000** tied to various other violent crimes.
  • The Biden administration is working to regulate ghost guns as part of its efforts to combat gun violence in the U.S.
  • ATF Director Steven Dettelbach emphasized the need for more **background checks**, noting that **60%** of firearms in trafficking cases end up with **convicted felons**.

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