Them. The parts are not hard to find, including unfinished lower receivers. This can be purchased onhien, at gun stores. It can be purchased at county fairs. Reporter the bureau of firearms and explosives says theyre legal to build in california. Iets not unlawful for someone to manufacture a homemade gun unless theyre in violation of state or local laws. Reporter several web sites are dedicated to selling the parts to build any firearm. In walnut creek abc7 news. Police are investigating an incident where an officer drew his gun on a man who wasnt accused of committing any crime. Take a look. It happened in front of the mans home. The Police Departments phones have been ringing off the hook since this video went viral. Vic lee is live tonight at city hall. Vic . Reporter well, there is more to this video that meets the eye. The so called back story. Someone who knows the person that shot the video told us there have been past contacts between police and a member of this persons family
Im dan ashley. Were going to explain what a ghost gun is in just a moment. This was a crime a weapon that surprised Walnut Creek Police. Here are two pictures of the people involved. We are live with details. Leanne . Reporter well, dan, Walnut Creek Police knew the two guns were homemade but didnt release that information until today. They wanted to make sure, they wanted to see where the parts came from and found out how easy it is to order these parts online. In late july, 21yearold scott showed up in this house in walnut creek shooting and killing 19yearold claire orton. Then using a second gun to kill himself. Both had been in a Relationship Police are not saying what prompted the young man to commit the crime. Police told abc7 news both handguns were homemade. Built by the 21yearold, who ordered parts through the mail. There is no indication anyone had a knowledge of what he was doing. Nothing illegal from the retailer standpoint of silling the parts. Reporter they can do it . Th