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[–] HughJanus@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

No one really knows. It's a made-up term. But generally it consists of 3D-printed and "80% lower" receivers made at home. Firearms you build yourself don't legally require serial numbers.

Similar to "assault weapons"