Delaware County Council made it official Wednesday when it voted unanimously to ban ghost guns and automatic weapon converters, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Delaware County is the first Philadelphia suburb to pass such a ban.
Philadelphia and other Pennsylvania municipalities have their own bans in place.
The county will no longer allow the unlicensed sale, manufacture, and use of parts for 3D-printed guns without a serial number.
It also bans bump stocks and Glock switches that convert firearms into automatic weapons.
Under the ordinance, violators are subject to a maximum penalty of 10 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
“If it’s gonna help save one life, I think this ordinance is worthwhile doing,” said council member Richard Womack.
Residents offered mixed reviews at the meeting where the vote was taken. Gun control advocates urged the council to take action.
Others see the ordinance as regulating guns instead of addressing mental health.
Justin Perry of Upper Providence said the policy would impact the rights of legal gun owners.
“We need to go after criminals, the people who are selling these things illegally,” he said.
Read more reactions from Delaware County residents to the ghost gun ban ordinance in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
