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Assembly committee hears bill to require background checks for firearm barrels amid ‘ghost gun’ concerns
Summary
Lawmakers and witnesses debated SB 704, which would require in-person purchases of firearm barrels through licensed dealers with background checks; supporters said barrels are central to manufacturing untraceable 'ghost guns,' while opponents said the bill would burden lawful owners and not stop criminals.
The Assembly Public Safety Committee heard testimony on SB 704, a proposal to require that firearm barrels be sold in person through licensed dealers and subject to purchaser background checks. Supporters told the committee the measure would close a perceived loophole that allows parts essential to assembling untraceable firearms to be bought without oversight.
Sen. Aragheem, the bill's author, said the measure narrows criminal penalties following stakeholder input and exempts law enforcement, military personnel and federally…
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