Bill > S409

This bill proposes to prohibit the manufacture, sale, transfer, use, or possession of "ghost guns" and "undetectable firearms" in North Carolina. A ghost gun is defined as a firearm without a unique serial number engraved in metal, excluding permanently inoperable firearms or those not requiring serial numbers under federal law. An undetectable firearm is one that cannot be detected by walk-through metal detectors commonly used in airports or public buildings, cannot generate an accurate image during security screening, or is manufactured entirely of plastic, fiberglass, or through 3D printing. The bill makes such firearms illegal for most individuals, with an exception for federally licensed firearm manufacturers (Federal Firearm License Type 07) regulated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Violations would be considered a Class I felony, which is a serious criminal offense. The law is set to become effective on December 1, 2025, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date, giving manufacturers, sellers, and owners time to comply with the new regulations.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S409