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Maryland man sought after cache of weapons, including 3D-printed ‘ghost guns,’ discovered

 Maryland authorities are searching for a man facing multiple weapons charges after discovering a large collection of firearms, including untraceable “ghost guns,” in his Lexington Park home. Police had initially responded to a domestic assault report at the residence, about 60 miles southeast of Washington, DC. When officers arrived, the suspect, Jerod Adam Taylor, had fled the scene.

During a search of Taylor’s home, officers found numerous weapons in plain sight. Further investigation uncovered 80 firearms, including 3D-printed ghost guns without serial numbers, semi-automatic rifles, handguns, and shotguns. Additional items seized included over 1,300 rounds of ammunition, large-capacity magazines, body armor, and 3D printers. Taylor, who is barred from firearm possession due to previous convictions and an outstanding warrant, now faces several charges, including illegal possession of ammunition and assault weapon possession with intent to sell.

The rise in ghost guns nationwide has prompted the Biden administration to introduce stricter regulations requiring manufacturers to add serial numbers to kits and conduct background checks on buyers. However, some companies have challenged these regulations, claiming that the kits consist of parts, not weapons. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the case, Garland v. VanDerStok, by next summer.

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