What is a ghost gun, the weapon allegedly used in New York CEO shooting?

Advocacy groups call the controversial weapon "the fastest growing gun safety problem in the US".

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Officials said the device might have been made using a 3D printer, but would have to be tested by ballistic experts to confirm.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing has once again thrown the spotlight on this controversial weapon that has been called "the fastest growing gun safety problem in the country" by advocacy groups.

Here's what to know about these firearms.

Ghost guns are so-called because they are potentially untraceable. They can be assembled at home, either from scratch or through weapon parts kits, and they are not marked with serial numbers.

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