Bondi v. VanDerStok

Overview

(U.S. Supreme Court, March 26, 2025): The Supreme Court confirmed that weapon parts kits or ghost guns are subject to regulation under the Gun Control Act (GCA) by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). A 2022 ATF regulation requires that sellers of weapon parts kits that may readily be converted into a working gun must comply with GCA requirements, including that sellers must secure federal licenses, conduct background checks, record sales, and ensure the guns contain serial numbers. The Court upheld ATF’s rule on the basis that it was not facially inconsistent with the GCA. Weapon parts kits that require additional expertise or special tools to assemble into a firearm may fall outside ATF’s jurisdiction under this holding. The Court did not address Second Amendment issues in this case. Read the full opinion here.

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