Gun Owners of America spokesman Mark Jones discusses a recent court finding in Minnesota surrounding “ghost guns” – and why it’s so important.
For a while there, “ghost guns” were of great concern to the Biden Administration, particularly because they didn’t have trackable serial numbers. After all, they’re purchasable online, and fairly easy to assemble, so why would they necessarily need one? And this week, one state decided that they simply don’t need a number for someone to possess one.
According to The Epoch Times, Minnesota’s Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Logan Vagle, a man who was charged back in 2022 with possessing a firearm lacking a serial number – a “ghost gun.” Initially, its law states that people are not allowed to possess “a firearm that is not identified by a serial number.”
However, the Court noted, “We conclude that section 609.667(3) criminalizes the possession of a firearm that is not identified by a serial number only if federal law requires that a serial number be stamped, engraved, cast, or otherwise conspicuously placed on the firearm.”
So, in conclusion, “ghost guns” don’t require serial numbers. That said, however, certain politicians still see them as a danger – especially when it comes to their online availability. But are they really that much of a threat, or simply a more affordable option for those looking to keep their loved ones safe?
Joining us to discuss this further is Mark Jones, who serves as the National Director for the Gun Owners of America. They are a group that firmly believes in the right for everyone to bear arms, as stated by the Second Amendment of the Constitution. We welcome him to the show!
Q&A:
- What are your thoughts on “ghost guns” as a whole? Are they a viable option for those that can’t immediately gain access to regular firearms?
- What about some states that require these “ghost guns” have some sort of serial number imprinted on them? Are people just that concerned about keeping track of who buys these weapons?
- What do you think about Minnesota’s recent decision in favor of Logan Vagle? What does this say about future cases surrounding “ghost guns”?
- Why do you think previous President Joe Biden was so concerned about “ghost guns”? Access? Lack of tracking capability? Something else?
- a whole, where do you see the fight surrounding gun rights going as 2025 continues onward?
- Gun Owners of America is hosting an event this year called GOALS 2025, and it’s happening this weekend. Tell us more about it.
- Tell us more about the Hunter Outreach program.
- Where can we learn more about you, as well as Gun Owners of America?
- You can learn more at http://www.thebarefootdefender.com. You can also read more about the Gun Owners of America at https://www.gunowners.org/.
About Mark Jones…
Mark Jones is National Director for the Gun Owners of America, and also directs the National Hunter Outreach Program across the United States. He also manages legislative responsibilities in Wyoming and is a Certified Wildlife Biologist.
Mark built GOA’s National Hunter Outreach Program almost four years ago after retiring from his first career as a Big Game and Small Game Biologist. Mark has nearly three decades of experience performing wildlife research, publishing peer-reviewed scientific papers, managing wildlife resources, working with hunters and recreational shooters, and engaging in legislative issues with governmental policy.
Mark has been very active in helping GOA take on a National role in protecting the American Hunting Traditions. He is also well known in the Legislature and political circles where he has worked to pass a variety of pro-Second Amendment and pro-hunting Legislation in recent years.
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