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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Biden's ATF Nominee and Ghost Gun Action Win Praise From Law Enforcement, Elected Leaders, and Gun Violence Prevention Groups

April 12, 2022

Law enforcement, gun violence prevention groups and elected leaders from across the country are applauding President Biden's announcement yesterday on ghost guns, calling the announcement a "decisive step" in stopping the proliferation of dangerous ghost guns being used in gun crime in communities across the country.

They also praised Biden's nomination of Steve Dettelbach, a respected former prosecutor with bipartisan support from law enforcement and years of experience in fighting gun crime and domestic extremism to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Explosives.

Read more below:

Gun Violence Prevention Groups and Advocates

Everytown for Gun Safety: Today, Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, and Students Demand Action celebrated a major win for gun violence prevention as the Biden-Harris Administration finalizes a rule that will require ghost guns to be treated like the deadly weapons they are. The final rule updates the definitions of "firearm" and "frame or receiver" to cover kits and components easily assembled into untraceable ghost guns. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Brady: Today, Brady applauds President Biden and the Biden-Harris Administration for nominating a common-sense law enforcement professional to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and announcing the finalization of a rule to stop the proliferation of untraceable ghost guns across the country. This new rule will stop the spread and sale of these dangerous weapons, which have become a desirable avenue for gun traffickers and prohibited purchasers, when they seek firearms for criminal activity. This new rule will help to save lives across the country and will need to be successfully implemented by ATF, further underscoring the need for a Senate-confirmed director. President Biden's nominee, Steve Dettelbach, is a prudent choice who will steward the agency well. Brady urges the Senate to confirm him without delay. [Statement, 4/12/22]

Giffords: Giffords, the gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, applauds the Justice Department's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for taking a decisive step to stem the flow of dangerous ghost guns into communities across the country. Today the White House announced that the Department of Justice is finalizing the rule to amend its definitions of "frame or receiver" and what constitutes a firearm. [Statement, 4/11/22]

Fred Guttenberg: "As I reflect on yesterday's visit to the White House, it was my honor to be amongst so many amazing warriors who fight every day, to save lives. It is because of the work of so many truly amazing people that something historic happened yesterday. The actions by @POTUS @JoeBiden on ghost guns to get in front of a quickly growing threat to our safety was very significant. This was the first time in 50 years that the federal government has redefined what a firearm is. In the failure of action by Congress, the President had no choice but to act and this action will save lives. The importance of the announcement of a nominee to lead the ATF as a permanent director was also very significant. We currently live in a country where approximately 90% of crime guns come from about 5% of gun dealers. We need a person with crime fighting experience to fix this and @SteveDettelbach is that person. I plan to do everything I can to work for his nomination. Your life may depend on it." [Tweet, 4/12/22]

Brandon Wolf: "Yesterday was important. Thank you to all the powerful advocates for your unrelenting demand for a better, safer America. And to @POTUS
for the actions announced yesterday. Progress is progress — and it will save lives." [Tweet, 4/12/22]

Gabby Giffords: "The fight to end gun violence is hard and full of obstacles, but today we achieved an important victory on our path. Ghost guns have posed an increasingly dangerous threat to public safety. Today, that is changing, and our communities will be safer for it." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: "Today is a great day for many of us who've lost a loved one to gun violence. Thanks to President Biden's leadership "ghost guns" will be regulated so our nation can prevent more crimes with the use of these untraceable arms. Our work @GiffordsCourage is helping save lives." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Sandy Hook Promise Co-Founder and CEO Mark Barden: ""The Biden administration is taking a strong step forward to protect kids from gun violence by regulating ghost guns like all other firearms under the jurisdiction of the ATF. It's been nearly 10 years since my sweet little Daniel was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School, and there is still so much to be done to keep our children safe from gun violence. Today's announcements are an important step forward in keeping guns out of the hands of people who are prohibited from owning them. We appreciate the administration's efforts to continue to ensure our gun laws are properly enforced." [Statement, 4/11/22]

Executive Director of the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (the HAVI) Fatimah Loren Dreier: "During this critical time, when gun violence has traumatized generations, we commend President Joseph Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for reinforcing their comprehensive approach to ending the pandemic of gun violence. Their moves today to nominate Steven M. Dettelbach to lead the ATF and to address the issue of ghost guns are consistent with and support a comprehensive approach to address this public health crisis. The President's actions reinforce the building of an overall community violence intervention ecosystem that represents crucial components of cities' public health. For us to end this often "normalized," inhuman level of violence in our communities—HVIPs (Hospital-based Violence Intervention Programs) are one key part of it, as are the frontline workers who intervene, prevent, and defuse potentially violent encounters. These components work together—and complement law enforcement—and when combined with economic opportunity, jobs, and access to healthcare and a good education, we create sustainable, healthy community ecosystems that attack violence at its roots. We also commend the record level of funding by this administration and its commitment to provide several additional billions of dollars to support a comprehensive CVI ecosystem as well as their scaling up of their 16-jurisdiction CVI (Community Violence Intervention) collaborative designed to help communities examine the gaps within their CVI ecosystems and plug those gaps with resources and funding. Solutions exist, it is our responsibility to embrace them, apply them, and create the healthy communities we want." [Statement, 4/11/2022]

Law Enforcement

Jim Pasco, Executive Director, National Fraternal Order of Police: "The fact that these guns are untraceable means that the perpetrators continue to inflict further damage even after they've dropped those ghost guns," Pasco said on the sidelines of the White House event. "It's long overdue." [Politico, 4/11/22]

Major Cities Chiefs Association Gun violence continues to plague major cities across the nation & tackling it takes all stakeholders. Thank you @POTUS for inviting the MCCA @PhxPDChief & @PPDCommish to witness what we hope will be groundbreaking regulation of #ghostguns. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Former Chief of Police for Austin & Houston, TX, and California Highway Patrol. Past President Major Cities Chiefs, Chief Art Acevedo Was at @WhiteHouse today to support @POTUS and @VP as they announced steps to combat gun violence and address challenge of ghost guns. Proud to stand with @MjrCitiesChiefs, LE, @MomsDemand, @Everytown, @GiffordsCourage, @sandyhook & the victims of gun violence. We must do this. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Chicago Superintendent David Brown: "Gun violence is a national epidemic & it's up to all of us to find solutions. Thanks to @POTUS for taking this step in the fight against gun crimes. We're doing everything we can in Chicago. This year, CPD took 166 ghost guns & more than 2,800 guns overall, off Chicago's streets." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Members of Congress

New York Senator Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader: . @POTUS and AG Garland are taking strong executive action on ghost guns. I've been working for action on these dangerous gun kits for years. They're too easy to build and too hard to trace. This will help exorcise ghost guns from our streets and crack down on violent gun crime. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, Senate Majority Whip: I strongly support POTUS's administrative actions, which include critical steps to help stop the proliferation of untraceable ghost guns and the announcement of a well-qualified nominee for ATF Director who will enforce the laws on the books to combat gun crime. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee: About 20,000 suspected #ghostguns were recovered by law enforcement in criminal investigations last year. I strongly support @POTUS 's ban on unlicensed kits to manufacture ghost guns at home. Stopping the flood of untraceable firearms will help reduce crime. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee: I'm glad to see @POTUS using the Admin's executive authorities to close the ghost gun loophole. Finalizing this ghost guns rule as soon as possible is the single most important thing we can do to shut down the ghost gun marketplace once and for all. Time is of the essence. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

California Senator Dianne Feinstein: "I support the Biden administration's actions to ban untraceable firearms. Ghost guns have become the weapon of choice for criminals because they provide anonymity for the shooter and can be obtained without a background check – they have no business on our streets. "Ghost guns are homemade firearms that are built using kits or 3-D printed parts. Because the guns are built from parts, they don't have a serial number or require a background check. "The proposed rule closes these loopholes by requiring parts that can easily be converted into a gun to receive a serial number. The rule also requires manufacturers and sellers of these parts to follow the same laws as other gun manufacturers and sellers, including background checks for purchases. "This rule is a commonsense approach to stop the flood of ghost guns into our communities. I applaud the administration for taking action and hope Congress will follow suit and pass similar legislation to end the epidemic of gun violence." [Statement, 4/11/22]

California Senator Alex Padilla: "Ghost guns," or guns without serial numbers, are too easy to build, too hard to trace, and too dangerous to ignore. This new rule will update regulations on ghost guns and help keep our communities safe. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen: More & more crimes are being committed w/ 'ghost guns' b/c they're untraceable. Glad to join @POTUS today as he intro'd a new federal rule to crack down on these weapons & enact other measures for public safety. If Republicans are too afraid to stand up to the gun lobby, we will. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen: Nevada unfortunately knows far too well the devastation caused by gun violence in our country. Today's actions announced by @POTUS , joined by Nevada's own @sandra4nv , to crack down on ghost guns are critical steps to reduce violence in our communities. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse: Technology has made it easy for criminals & terrorists to produce untraceable firearms. I am glad to see the Biden Administration institute commonsense safeguards to rein in ghost guns. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

California Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House: "President Biden's actions today are strong steps forward in Democrats' fight against the epidemic of gun crime. The Administration's life-saving new rule builds on strong earlier executive orders to help stop the spread of 'ghost guns,' untraceable weapons posing a growing threat to families' safety. In nominating Steve Dettelbach to serve as ATF Director, the President has selected a highly respected former prosecutor with deep experience working to reduce community violence and crime. "Tragically, the horrors of gun violence continue to reach into communities across the country: causing families unthinkable anguish and devastation. Enough is enough — and with the proud partnership of courageous survivors and advocates, Democrats are working to end the bloodshed. Our Democratic House Majority has twice passed H.R. 8 and H.R. 1446, bipartisan and commonsense background checks legislation, and we will not relent until we enact them into law. Meanwhile, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken historic action to implement a whole-of-government approach to help keep guns out of dangerous hands, reduce gun crime and improve community safety around the nation. "Thanks to the President's bold actions today, our nation moves another step closer to our fundamental promise of security, opportunity and justice for all. Democrats are focused on Building a Better America, one where every child can enjoy a safer, brighter future." [Statement, 4/11/22]

South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn, House Majority Whip: I applaud the Biden-Harris Admin for their efforts to address the troubling number of ghost guns in our streets. Homemade firearms are untraceable & just as deadly as any other guns. Serializing them & requiring background checks for gun kits will make our communities safer. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Massachusetts Congresswoman Katherine Clark, Assistant Speaker of the House: Ghost guns are untraceable, sold without background checks & are extremely easy to buy or build. @TheJusticeDept is right to require background checks, inventory & serial numbers for all commercial firearm sales. This is a step toward reducing violence & saving lives. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Virginia Congressman Bobby Scott, Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee: Today, @POTUS is taking a strong step to keep our communities safe by issuing a final rule on untraceable ghost guns & announcing a @ATFHQ Director. I am working with @HouseGVP to ensure that our communities are safe as we protect #2A rights for responsible gun owners. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Washington Congressman Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee: Today, @POTUS announced new actions he is taking to make our streets safer by combatting gun crime. First, President Biden is nominating Steve Dettelbach to serve as Director of @ATFHQ - a former federal prosecutor with years of experience working to fight violent crime. . @POTUS is also cracking down on ghost guns, homeade, unserialized firearms that are difficult to trace back to a purchaser. These guns have been increasingly recovered at crimes scenes across the U.S. & must be regulated so that law enforcement can hold perpetrators accountable. These steps that @POTUS is taking as part of his comprehensive gun crime reduction strategy will go a long way towards preventing & fighting gun crime. In Congress, we must work together to enact additional commonsense solutions that will promote the safety of our communities. [Tweet Thread, 4/11/22]

Florida Congressman Ted Deutch, Chairman of the House Ethics Committee: As the gun violence epidemic continues to grow, we must ensure our federal government is devoted to finding solutions to address this crisis. @POTUS 's nomination of Steve Dettelbach as Director of @atfhq shows a commitment ensuring the safety of our communities. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

California Congressman Adam Schiff: Ghost guns allow dangerous people to buy deadly weapons with no safeguards. I'm glad @POTUS is issuing new protections to keep us safe and taking action to end gun violence. Next: Let's repeal the loophole allowing gun makers and dealers to escape justice and accountability. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

California Congressman Mike Thompson: Was just at the @WhiteHouse where @POTUS announced new gun violence prevention measures to crack down on ghost guns and nominated @ATFHQ director. This will keep our communities safe, continue strong federal leadership on crime, & stop the proliferation of untraceable firearms. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Colorado Congressman Ed Perlmutter: Ghost guns are the number one issue for law enforcement with thousands of untraceable firearms confiscated every year. I'm glad to see @POTUS taking strong action to keep our communities safe by issuing a final rule on untraceable ghost guns & announcing a @ATFHQ Director. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Connecticut Congressman John Larson: It's simple: untraceable ghost guns have no place on our streets. To reduce crime, violence, & senseless deaths, we must rein in ghost guns & require background checks when purchasing gun kits. I applaud @POTUS for taking action today. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Florida Congresswoman Lois Frankel: Today @POTUS is taking a strong step to keep our communities safe by issuing a final rule on untraceable ghost guns & announcing a @ATFHQ Director. To reduce crime, gun violence, & senseless deaths, we must rein in ghost guns & require background checks when purchasing gun kits. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Georgia Congresswoman Lucy McBath: Far too many families across the country continue to feel the pain and heartbreak that comes with losing a loved one. Right now, ghost guns are the weapon of choice for many violent criminals. I was proud to join @POTUS today as he announced new actions to curb gun violence. Each time I stand in support of common-sense solutions to keep our families safe, I carry with me the memories of thousands of men, women, and children—children like my son Jordan—who are no longer with us because of senseless gun violence. I am grateful for President Biden's announcement today and his Administration's continued efforts to stop gun violence and save American lives. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Maryland Congressman Anthony Brown: This is huge news in our fight to end gun violence. Ghost guns are deadly, untraceable, homemade weapons that don't require a background check and too often get into the hands of violent offenders. Ghost guns take lives and it's time to get them off American streets. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Michigan Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence: It's simple: untraceable ghost guns have no place on our streets. Today, @POTUS is taking a strong step to keep our communities safe by issuing a final rule on untraceable ghost guns and announcing a @ATFHQ Director. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Minnesota Congresswoman Betty McCollum: Ghost guns are dangerous and untraceable. Thank you @POTUS for taking action to get these homemade weapons off our streets in order to keep our communities safe from gun violence [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver: Ghost Guns are guns—and they should be treated as such. I support this latest action from @POTUS , which will save lives and help curb the gun violence epidemic that continues to devastate communities across the country. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

New Jersey Congressman Tom Malinowski: . @POTUS is placing a ban on the manufacturing of untraceable guns. This is commonsense gun violence prevention that will save American lives. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

New York Congressman Brian Higgins: Each year, thousands of handmade "ghost guns" are confiscated by law enforcement. In 2022 the Buffalo PD has already recovered 70. Today @POTUS & @TheJusticeDept took critical steps to close this loophole by requiring serial numbers & background checks for these weapons. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

New York Congressman Adriano Espaillat: Proud to stand with the Biden Administration today to crack down on ghost guns. They've taken countless lives—in New York City, and around the country. Let's pass the Ghost Guns Are Guns Act while we're at it. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Pennsylvania Congressman Dwight Evans: Today, @POTUS is taking a strong step to keep our communities safe by issuing a final rule on untraceable ghost guns & announcing a @ATFHQ Director. I am working with my @HouseGVP colleagues to make our communities & streets safer. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Rhode Island Congressman David Cicilline: Just because you can assemble your own gun doesnt mean that you shouldn't be subject to the same safety regulations that we already have in place. Those making, selling & buying ghost guns should never have been allowed to skirt the law. TY @POTUS for cracking down on #ghostguns [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Texas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson: Gun violence in the United States—and especially in Texas—is an epidemic. But instead of finding solutions to prevent gun-related deaths, Texas continues to implement policies that only worsen the crisis. Proud to see @POTUS take executive action today. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Vermont Congressman Peter Welch: Ghost guns are dangerous and we need to take them seriously: these untraceable weapons put our communities in danger. To protect our families, we need to rein in ghost guns and require background checks to purchase gun kits. I support @POTUS 's decision. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Virginia Congressman Don Beyer: President Biden today announced strong steps to address the gun violence that too often devastates American families. Not only is it commonsense to require the serialization of and background checks for ghost guns – but it can help save lives. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Governors

California Governor Gavin Newsom: ""I salute the actions taken today by the Biden Administration that align with the nation-leading efforts we have been implementing in California to address the scourge of gun violence threatening the safety of our schools, workplaces, houses of worship, and throughout our communities. California will not stand idly by as gun manufacturers, traffickers and others spread death and carnage on our streets. We will continue to lead efforts to save lives and work to ensure policies originating in California become a model for other states and the nation." [Press Release, 4/12/22]

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont: "In 2019, I signed a law requiring new ghost guns be serialized. With loopholes in this law we are working on closing, @POTUS just made it easier, helping us better protect our kids, families, and communities through a new federal rule." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

New York Governor Kathy Hochul: "Thank you @POTUS for cracking down on ghost guns and taking urgent action to address the gun violence epidemic. Together, we're doing everything we can to get these guns off of New York's streets and save lives." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy: "Grateful for @POTUS and @TheJusticeDept 's leadership in fighting the proliferation of ghost guns. In 2018, I proudly signed the nation's strongest ban on these untraceable guns. Together, we will end senseless gun violence." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Mayors

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser: "Across DC and our nation, gun violence continues to plague communities. I commend @POTUS for working to combat violent crime by cracking down on the use and manufacturing of ghost guns." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock: "With gun violence rising across many U.S. cities, including Denver, banning ghost guns is just one way we have worked to tackle this issue earlier this year. It's great to see President Biden taking action to help protect our communities, especially our young people." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas: "I was proud to see @POTUS take steps to ensure the ATF can fulfill its mission to stop gun crimes in our country and to prevent tragedies that happen far too often in our communities." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed: "Thank you @POTUS for your support today to make our communities safer by providing the framework to stop the flow of illegal guns being used in crimes in our cities. SR" [Tweet, 4/11/22]

New York City Mayor Eric Adams: "Ghost guns are a crisis. We've captured more than 160 of them this year alone. They're untraceable. They're deadly. Just a few days ago one took the life of a 16 year old girl in the Bronx. @POTUS' announcement today will help dam this river of violence." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell: "Today, @POTUS Administration released additional steps to address gun crime. We unequivocally support these measures and thank the Administration's leadership and commitment to combat the rise in violence." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf: "Ghost guns are taking a devastating toll on our cities and our families. Today I stood with @POTUS + @VP at the WH to support new regulations that will finally hold the makers of these deadly devices accountable." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney: "More than half of Americans have been impacted by gun violence in some way and this final rule along with the nomination of Steve Dettelbach to serve as Director of @ATFHQ will help move us forward in combating the gun violence epidemic—not only in our city, but nationally." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo: "Earlier this year, San José enacted the first-of-its-kind ordinance to reduce gun violence, requiring gun owners to have insurance & pay an annual fee to relieve the public cost of gun violence. I am thankful to President @JoeBiden for addressing this crisis head-on." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell: "If we want to keep our community and children safe, we must address the proliferation of untraceable ghost guns in Seattle and around the country. This action by @POTUS will save lives, hold dealers accountable, and keep deadly weapons out of the hands of criminals." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones: "As a #MayorsAgainstIllegalGuns co-chair, I know how important it is that we get ghost guns off our streets. @ATFHQ's rule & @POTUS' nomination of Steve Dettelbach for ATF director show this administration is serious about protecting our communities from gun violence." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti: "It was moving to hear from Mia Tretta, a Saugus HS shooting survivor, as she shared her traumatic experience — no one should go through what Mia has. Proud to stand with @POTUS as he takes action to end gun violence through regulations to ensure the safety of our communities." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell If we want to keep our community and children safe, we must address the proliferation of untraceable ghost guns in Seattle and around the country. This action by @POTUS will save lives, hold dealers accountable, and keep deadly weapons out of the hands of criminals. [Tweet, 4/12/22]

State Constitutional Officers

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong: "The dangers of ghost guns are not theoretical. They are here in Connecticut and being used to commit horrific crimes. I applaud @POTUS for taking these critical steps to crack down on ghost guns and keep our communities safe." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings: "The ATF is a huge partner in our fight against gun trafficking. We need it to have strong leadership. So I was thrilled to be at the White House today as @POTUS announced a new anti-gun violence initiative and nominated my friend Steve Dettelbach to be the ATF's next director." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh: "President Biden announced new ATF regulations to ban ghost guns today. These regs will save lives by keeping firearms out of the hands of violent felons and abusers. It was a treat to be there." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

New York Attorney General Letitia James: "I commend @POTUS for taking these critical steps to crack down on ghost guns and help save lives. In New York, we have shut down websites that sell ghost guns and taken thousands of guns off our streets, but we need federal action, too." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro: "I commend the Administration's action in addressing this issue. While they alone won't stop the violence in our communities, this is a crucial step to helping us shutdown the legal loopholes that make it easy for criminals to carry these dangerous, untraceable firearms." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Washington, D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine: "The District has some of the strictest gun laws in the country. But most guns in DC are brought in from other states that have less restrictive laws. We've done our part to crack down on ghost guns, and it's encouraging that today @POTUS is taking federal action." [Tweet, 4/11/22]

State Legislators

California Senator Bob Hertzberg This is good news and will help CA get more illegal ghost guns off the streets. Thank you, @POTUS , for taking action to help #EndGunViolence. It's great to have a federal government serious about ending this epidemic. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Colorado Rep. Steven Woodrow Grateful for this action by the Biden Administration. We need to study the ghost gun rule at the state level to see what else may need to be done. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Florida Rep. Christine Hunschofsky Ghost guns kits allow people to circumvent the background check system and have been used in many killings including the shooting at Saugus High School in California. Thank you @POTUS for banning ghost gun kits and working to reduce gun violence in our schools and communities. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Maryland Del. Lesley Lopez Relieved to have a president who knows we need more than thoughts and prayers. Honored to be at the White House for this historic announcement [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Nevada Assemblywoman Sandra Jauregui Honored to be with @shannonrwatts to support @POTUS action to end ghost guns and keep our families, schools and communities safe from unfettered gun violence. @MomsDemand @Everytown [Tweet, 4/11/22]

New York Senator Brad Hoylman At the @WhiteHouse as @POTUS announces new federal regulations to crack down on ghost guns. Finally. Federal action on these untraceable firearms. [Tweet, 4/11/22]

New York Senator Brad Hoylman On my way to the @WhiteHouse for an announcement on gun violence reduction. NY has tough gun laws, but we can't do it alone. That's why today's news from @POTUS is so important ??? @MomsDemand @Everytown @NYAGV1 @shannonrwatts @bradybuzz @GiffordsCourage [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Washington Rep. Liz Berry "@POTUS is taking action today to regulate untraceable, homemade ghost guns. So proud WA passed a ban this year! A momentous day for curbing gun violence in our country! ????" [Tweet, 4/11/22]

Joseph R. Biden, WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Biden's ATF Nominee and Ghost Gun Action Win Praise From Law Enforcement, Elected Leaders, and Gun Violence Prevention Groups Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/355424

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