Understanding the Push Against Ghost Guns and What It Means for Responsible Gun Owners

In a growing climate of government overreach and emotionally driven legislation, a new front in the anti-gun movement is emerging. Michigan activists, backed by left-leaning lawmakers and advocacy groups, are rallying to push laws that would regulate so-called “ghost guns” and seek to remove liability protections from firearm manufacturers. While these efforts may be wrapped in the language of public safety, they represent a deeper threat to the rights of law-abiding citizens and responsible gun owners.

What Are Ghost Guns Really?

Let’s cut through the media spin. The term “ghost gun” is often used to describe homemade firearms assembled using various parts, often without a serial number. These are legal under federal law for personal use, provided the person assembling the gun is not a prohibited possessor. Activists claim the lack of serial numbers makes these firearms untraceable and dangerous, but this is a misleading oversimplification.

The ability to make your own firearm is a constitutional right, protected under the Second Amendment. It’s a practice that dates back to the founding of our nation. To vilify it now, simply because criminals have occasionally misused this freedom, is as misguided as banning cars because drunk drivers exist.

The Real Agenda Behind Regulating Ghost Guns

The recent push in Michigan is spearheaded by groups like End Gun Violence Michigan, which are long-time advocates for stricter gun-control laws. These activists, during a recent rally at the state Capitol in Lansing, called on lawmakers to support proposed legislation mandating serialization of DIY firearms and removing immunity protections for firearm manufacturers whose products are used by criminals.

This rally isn’t just about ‘ghost guns.’ It’s part of a broader effort to chip away at gun rights in America. If successful, it sets a dangerous precedent that aligns directly with radical anti-Second Amendment goals:

• Criminalizing home gun building, a tradition as old as the Republic.
• Enabling frivolous lawsuits that could bankrupt law-abiding firearm manufacturers for crimes they didn’t commit.
• Using tragedies as emotional leverage to curtail constitutional freedoms.

Manufacturer Immunity Under Attack

The activists in Michigan are also targeting a critical protection: the federal immunity law that shields gun manufacturers from being sued when their products are used unlawfully. This legal protection, formalized under the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), is essential for preventing politically motivated lawsuits designed to cripple the firearms industry.

Imagine suing a car manufacturer for a drunk driving accident, or a knife company for a stabbing. It’s absurd—but without PLCAA, firearm manufacturers would face exactly that kind of legal barrage. The law does not grant blanket immunity; it simply ensures that companies can’t be held responsible for criminal misuse of legal products.

The goal of Michigan activists, as shown in their rallying cries to repeal these protections, is not actually about safety—it’s about eroding the Second Amendment by other means.

The Importance of Responsible Firearms Training

At Fortress Firearms Training in Fountain Inn, SC, we believe in standing firm against misguided policies that punish responsible gun owners while doing little to address actual crime. Our mission is to promote safe, responsible, and educated firearms use.

Education, not legislation, is the key to improving gun safety. Our comprehensive training classes focus on:

• Safe handling and storage of firearms
• Firearms laws and your rights as a gun owner
• Situational awareness and threat assessment
• Marksmanship and defensive shooting skills

Our students—from first-time gun owners to law enforcement veterans—value practical skills over political theater. They understand that the right to keep and bear arms comes with a responsibility that shouldn’t be dictated by out-of-touch lawmakers in other states.

South Carolina Stands for Freedom

While states like Michigan continue to push anti-gun agendas, South Carolina remains a stronghold for personal freedom and gun rights. Here at Fortress Firearms Training, we’re proud to help preserve our way of life through education and empowerment. As the political climate shifts, it’s more critical than ever to strengthen your understanding of the laws and your rights.

Our legal landscape can change quickly. That’s why we include legal literacy as a key part of our training programs. Knowing how to safely and legally build a firearm, and how to properly store and carry it, is essential in today’s political environment.

Don’t Let Out-of-State Activists Dictate Your Rights

It’s one thing for local communities to seek solutions to violence. It’s another entirely when activist groups from blue-state regions push an agenda that would effectively dismantle law-abiding gun culture across the nation. The movement in Michigan is a bellwether. If they succeed in attacking DIY builds and manufacturer immunity there, it won’t stop at the state line. The playbook is clear.

• Reframe the narrative—Label gun rights supporters as extremists and homebuilders as criminals.
• Use tragedy to attack liberty—Exploit isolated incidents to justify sweeping legal changes.
• Target the industry itself—Sue manufacturers out of business to cut off supply.

Here’s the truth: responsible gun ownership is not the problem. Education beats emotion. Training trumps theatrics. And the Second Amendment is non-negotiable.

Join Us at Fortress Firearms Training

If you believe that firearm safety begins with smart instruction—not blanket restrictions—we welcome you to join us at Fortress Firearms Training. Now more than ever, developing your skills and understanding the law is essential to preserving your rights in a climate that actively works against them.

Let’s train. Let’s educate. Let’s defend our freedoms—together.

Visit our homepage to learn more about available classes, licensing, and how you can get involved in safeguarding your rights through responsible firearms training in South Carolina.