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SB 323

Plastic firearms or receivers, etc., transfer, etc., prohibited; penalties.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Adam Ebbin and 2 co-sponsors

SB 323 criminalizes manufacturing, selling, and possessing plastic or undetectable firearms/receivers to prevent ghost guns from evading metal detection.

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0532)
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Bill Summary · SB 323

Legislative bill overview

SB 323 prohibits the manufacture, sale, transfer, and possession of firearms or firearm receivers made entirely or partially from plastic or other non-metallic materials that cannot be detected by metal detection devices. The bill establishes criminal penalties for violations, including potential felony charges depending on the circumstances and quantity of items involved.

Why is this important

This bill addresses concerns about untraceable firearms—commonly called "ghost guns" or 3D-printed firearms—that can evade detection at security checkpoints and are difficult for law enforcement to trace. As 3D printing technology becomes more accessible, regulators view this as a public safety measure to maintain existing firearm tracking and detection capabilities that metal-based firearms provide.

Potential points of contention

  • Second Amendment concerns: Gun rights advocates argue this restricts lawful firearm manufacturing and possession, particularly regarding homemade firearms and the right to self-defense without government registration
  • Enforcement and definition challenges: The bill's applicability to partially plastic firearms and determining what constitutes "detectable" materials may create ambiguity in enforcement and lead to inconsistent prosecutions
  • Technological feasibility: Critics question whether banning materials is an effective long-term policy given rapid advances in manufacturing technology and the difficulty of preventing private manufacturing of components

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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