A motion being considered Tuesday by the Los Angeles City Council is focusing on ghost guns.
The motion, introduced by Councilmember Paul Kortez, seeks to have the City Attorney draft an ordinance banning the possession, purchase, sale, receipt and transportation of ghost guns.
Ghost guns have no serial numbers and are created from parts and kits that include unfinished frames or receivers.
“The Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms L.A. Field Division said 41 percent of their cases have been involving ghost guns in recent times,” Kortez said.
Margot Bennet, the executive director of Women Against Gun Violence, said it should be easy to gather support for the motion.
“This meets the very definition of common sense gun legislation,” she said.
The motion is also asking for a report back from the LAPD on the impact of ghost guns in the city.