Ghost Guns by Gabriel Manchini https://padlet.com/gabrielmanchini/17n26zt26wjn38io en-us 2023-04-11 12:16:25 UTC 2023-04-20 11:59:12 UTC hello@padlet.com gabrielmanchini https://padlet.com/gabrielmanchini/17n26zt26wjn38io/wish/2554479436 Abcnews is usually lean left, and this article is lean left 

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"When we first heard about these weapons, we thought anyone can get them, even a kid. It's not a hypothetical anymore"

Summary: The article adds on the alarming trend of "ghost guns" being used in school shootings and other violent crimes. Ghost guns are firearms that are assembled from parts purchased online, without serial numbers, and therefore making them untraceable.]]> 2023-04-14 12:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielmanchini/17n26zt26wjn38io/wish/2554479436 gabrielmanchini https://padlet.com/gabrielmanchini/17n26zt26wjn38io/wish/2554479954 BBC news is usually centeral, and this article is central

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"Experts are calling ghost guns the fastest-growing gun safety problem in America. The number of ghost guns recovered from crime scenes by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), has risen by more than 1,000% since 2017."

Summary: Ghost guns can be easily purchased online without a background check or any kind of regulation, making them a popular choice among criminals and people who are prohibited from owning firearms. The article also touches on the debate surrounding ghost guns, with gun rights advocates arguing that they are a legal way for people to exercise their Second Amendment rights, while gun control advocates argue that they represent a dangerous loophole in the country's gun laws.]]> 2023-04-14 12:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielmanchini/17n26zt26wjn38io/wish/2554479954 gabrielmanchini https://padlet.com/gabrielmanchini/17n26zt26wjn38io/wish/2554480808 Washington Times is usually lean right, and this article is far right

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"Mr. Biden’s White House says these 'ghost guns' are 'the weapon of choice for many violent criminals.' What they don’t tell you is that 'many' equals about 115 homicides per year out of a total of about 16,000. In fact, violent criminals use knives, hammers and their own hands and feet more than a homemade firearm. (Don’t tell Mr. Biden, or he’ll want a regulation on your feet.)"

Summary: The article explains that the new regulations will require sellers of ghost gun kits to conduct background checks on buyers and will also require that all guns with DIY frames or receivers have a serial number, which will help law enforcement track the guns if they are used in crimes. The article also discusses the opposition to the new regulations from gun rights advocates, who argue that they are an infringement on Second Amendment rights, and from some members of Congress, who have promised to challenge the regulations in court. 
]]> 2023-04-14 12:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielmanchini/17n26zt26wjn38io/wish/2554480808 gabrielmanchini https://padlet.com/gabrielmanchini/17n26zt26wjn38io/wish/2554481461 Foxnews is usually far right, and this article is lean right

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"The California registry cross-matches databases to find people who legally purchased weapons but are now banned from ownership because they have been convicted of felonies or a violent misdemeanor, or have a history of domestic violence or mental illness"

Summary: The article notes that while California has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, including a ban on assault weapons and a requirement that all guns have a serial number, ghost guns have become an increasing concern for law enforcement.]]> 2023-04-14 12:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielmanchini/17n26zt26wjn38io/wish/2554481461 gabrielmanchini https://padlet.com/gabrielmanchini/17n26zt26wjn38io/wish/2558483691 New York Times is usually far left, and is in this article too

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"Investigators in this city just south of San Diego are still trying to determine exactly what happened on that Saturday morning in July"
 
"If the seventh-grader accidentally shot himself, or if his 15-year-old friend, who the police say had brought the weapon into the apartment, discharged it while showing it off.  What is certain is the kind of weapon that killed Max. It was a 'ghost gun.' "

Summary: The article explores the growing trend of "ghost guns," which are homemade firearms that can be purchased online without a background check or serial number. These weapons are being used in a rising number of crimes and have become a significant challenge for law enforcement agencies across the United States. The article delves into the various aspects of the problem, including how the kits are sold and assembled, the lack of regulation, and the impact they are having on public safety.]]> 2023-04-18 12:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gabrielmanchini/17n26zt26wjn38io/wish/2558483691