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U.S. President Joe Biden is doing battle with his country’s gun violence problem, unveiling a string of executive actions meant to crack down on self-assemble firearms and pistol stabilizing braces, and imploring Congress pass long-delayed legislation to ban assault weapons and ensure all gun buyers face background checks.
But while gun-control advocates said Mr. Biden’s efforts would be effective in tackling the growing problem of “ghost guns” – weapons without serial numbers that come in build-it-yourself kits – the prospect of broader reforms moving through a deadlocked Senate appear slim.