Homemade Firearm

A Homemade Firearm is a firearm that is constructed by a private individual rather than manufactured by a corporate or government entity.

• AKA: Ghost Gun.
• Context:
  • It can be crafted using a variety of methods, such as 3D printing, milling machines, or traditional craftsmanship.
  • It can bypass traditional firearm regulations, as it is not serialized or registered like commercially manufactured firearms.
  • It can be legal or illegal depending on jurisdiction and compliance with specific firearm laws.
  • It can support individual self-reliance and autonomy in firearm production, particularly for hobbyists and gun rights advocates.
  • It can pose challenges to law enforcement and regulators due to its lack of traceability.
  • It can range from crude and rudimentary designs to highly sophisticated models resembling commercially produced firearms.
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• Example(s):
  • 3D-Printed Firearm, which is created using additive manufacturing techniques.
  • 80% Lower Receiver, which is a partially completed firearm component requiring further machining.
  • Homemade Shotgun, often constructed using commonly available materials like pipes and wood.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Commercially Manufactured Firearms, which are produced by licensed manufacturers and include serial numbers for tracking.
  • Antique Firearms, which are often collectible and not typically constructed by individuals in modern times.
  • Replica Firearms, which are designed for display or reenactment rather than functional use.
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• See: Gun Politics in The United States, ATF, Gun Control, Reappropriation.

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References

2025

• (Wikipedia, 2025) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homemade_firearm Retrieved:2025-1-14.
  • A homemade firearm, also called a ghost gun or privately made firearm, is a firearm made by a private individual, in contrast to one produced by a corporate or government entity. The term ghost gun is used mostly in the United States by gun control advocates, but it is being adopted by gun rights advocates and the firearm industry.

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