S.409

Ban Ghost Guns & Undetectable Firearms

Introduced·3/24/25

North Carolina S409 bans the sale and possession of ghost guns and undetectable firearms.

North Carolina S409 amends Article 52A of Chapter 14 of the General Statutes to prohibit the manufacture, sale, giving away, transfer, use, or possession of ghost guns and undetectable firearms. A ghost gun is defined as a firearm lacking a unique serial number, while an undetectable firearm is one that evades detection by walk-through metal detectors or lacks a detectable major component. The act exempts federally licensed firearm manufacturers. Violations are classified as a Class I felony, effective December 1, 2025.

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History

Mar 25, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 25, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Mar 24, 2025

Senate

Filed