Ghost Gun Laws by State

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

State regulation of unserialized self-assembled firearms, serialization requirements, and criminal penalties.

50 States2 data columnsLast updated: February 2026

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Ban Status	Serialization	Penalty
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
Banned	Yes	Felony
Restricted	Yes	Misdemeanor/felony
Banned	Yes	Class D felony
Banned	Yes	Felony
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
Banned	Yes	Class C felony
No ban	No	N/A
Banned	Yes	Class 3 felony
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
Banned	Yes	Misdemeanor
Banned	Yes	Felony
No ban	No	N/A
Restricted	Yes	Gross misdemeanor
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
Banned	Yes	Category D felony
No ban	No	N/A
Banned	Yes	Third-degree felony
No ban	No	N/A
Banned	Yes	Class E felony
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
Banned	Yes	Class A misdemeanor
No ban	No	N/A
Banned	Yes	Felony
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
Restricted	Yes	Class 1 misdemeanor
Banned	Yes	Gross misdemeanor
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
No ban	No	N/A
Banned	Yes	Felony

ATF Final Rule 2021R-05F (effective 2022) treats unfinished frames/receivers and parts kits as firearms under federal law. Garland v. VanDerStok (2025) upheld the rule. State law may impose additional requirements.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.