US Representative Jill Tokuda (D-HI) has proposed a new law that mandates tracking of gun components like triggers and barrels after purchase.
According to reports, Tokuda’s initiative, known as the Gun Hardware Surveillance and Shipping Tracking Act (Ghost Act), aims to monitor gun parts in an effort to assist law enforcement in locating so-called “ghost guns.”
The legislation has garnered attention, as it “enables law enforcement to register gun parts with the state and monitor who has ordered them.”
Tokuda expressed concern, stating, “We shouldn’t make it easier for individuals to create weapons of destruction. This puts law enforcement at risk, leading to the loss of innocent lives across our country. This is what the ghost acts are all about.”
She further mentioned, “The more we can control these ghost guns, the safer we will be, as well as regulating private firearms on the streets.”
On April 29, 2025, it was reported that California Senator Jesse Allergaine (D-CA) is advocating for state legislation requiring background checks for the purchase of firearm barrels.
Additionally, Arreguín’s Bill SB 704 aims to ban online sales of aftermarket or replacement barrels, stipulating that all transactions must be conducted through a vendor capable of performing background checks.
