Q&A
Are ghost guns expensive to build?
Everytown’s research found that it is possible to buy an AR-15 ghost gun build kit and a lower receiver for as little as…
Are downloadable guns considered to be ghost guns?
Yes. 3-D guns, sometimes known as downloadable guns, are one type of ghost gun. These firearms are created with computer code instructions programmed…
Are ghost guns just for hobbyists?
Ghost guns aren’t just for hobbyists. Law enforcement agencies are recovering homemade, unserialized firearms from criminals at alarming rates. Everytown has examined more…
Why doesn’t the ATF consider ghost guns to be firearms?
Federal gun safety laws regulate “firearms,” including frames or receivers that can be converted into an operable firearm. Congress broadly defined “firearm” to include completed,…
Does a state need an Extreme Risk law if it already prohibits mentally ill people from having firearms?
Who can request an Extreme Risk Protection Order?
In each state with an Extreme Risk law, only limited groups of people may request an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO). In most states,…
Is a gun that is hidden from view considered securely stored since children cannot readily access it?
No. A firearm that is simply hidden from view is not securely stored. A properly stored firearm is one that is unloaded and locked, with…
What causes someone to die by suicide?
What can I do if I’m worried about a loved one?
Is firearm suicide preventable?
What is Domestic Violence Awareness Month?
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an opportunity to remember victims and survivors, raise awareness of what domestic violence is, how to recognize it, and what can be done to prevent it.