Surge in 3D-Printed Ghost Guns Fuels US Violent Crime
The number of 3D-printed ghost guns recovered in the US surged from 1,600 in 2017 to over 25,000 in 2022, linked to 700 homicides or attempted homicides; while selling them requires a federal license, making or owning them is not explicitly banned, enabling individuals to bypass background checks.
Surge in 3D-Printed Ghost Guns Fuels US Violent Crime
The number of 3D-printed ghost guns recovered in the US surged from 1,600 in 2017 to over 25,000 in 2022, linked to 700 homicides or attempted homicides; while selling them requires a federal license, making or owning them is not explicitly banned, enabling individuals to bypass background checks.
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48% Bias Score
3D-Printed Ghost Gun Used in US Murder Underscores Global Rise in Untraceable Firearms
Luigi Mangione, suspected of murdering Brian Thompson, allegedly used a 3D-printed "ghost gun," highlighting a rising global concern; over 45,000 ghost guns were linked to US crimes between 2016-2021, including approximately 700 murders or attempted murders.
3D-Printed Ghost Gun Used in US Murder Underscores Global Rise in Untraceable Firearms
Luigi Mangione, suspected of murdering Brian Thompson, allegedly used a 3D-printed "ghost gun," highlighting a rising global concern; over 45,000 ghost guns were linked to US crimes between 2016-2021, including approximately 700 murders or attempted murders.
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48% Bias Score
Ghost Gun Found on Suspect in CEO Shooting
Luigi Mangione, suspected of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, possessed an untraceable "ghost gun" when arrested; this highlights the ongoing problem of easily obtainable, untraceable firearms.
Ghost Gun Found on Suspect in CEO Shooting
Luigi Mangione, suspected of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, possessed an untraceable "ghost gun" when arrested; this highlights the ongoing problem of easily obtainable, untraceable firearms.
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40% Bias Score
3D-Printed Ghost Gun Used in CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, arrested in Pennsylvania, used a 3D-printed Glock-style firearm to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; the untraceable "ghost gun" highlights the growing problem of easily accessible, unregistered weapons.
3D-Printed Ghost Gun Used in CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, arrested in Pennsylvania, used a 3D-printed Glock-style firearm to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; the untraceable "ghost gun" highlights the growing problem of easily accessible, unregistered weapons.
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48% Bias Score
Ghost Gun Found in Connection with CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly possessed an untraceable ghost gun, potentially 3D-printed, reigniting debate over gun control in the US, where over 48,000 firearm deaths occurred in 2022.
Ghost Gun Found in Connection with CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly possessed an untraceable ghost gun, potentially 3D-printed, reigniting debate over gun control in the US, where over 48,000 firearm deaths occurred in 2022.
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36% Bias Score