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NC S409

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jay Chaudhuri

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the manufacture, sale, transfer, use, or possession of "ghost guns" (firearms lacking a unique serial number engraved by a licensed manufacturer) and undetectable firearms in North Carolina

  • Defines undetectable firearms as those not detectable by walk-through metal detectors, those that don't generate accurate images on security screening devices, or those manufactured wholly of plastic, fiberglass, or through 3D printing

  • Exempts federally licensed firearm manufacturers (Federal Firearm License Type 07) operating under ATF regulations

  • Violations would be classified as a Class I felony

  • Effective date of December 1, 2025, applying to offenses committed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Ban Ghost Guns & Undetectable Firearms

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/25/2025

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