Key Takeaways The National Institute of Standards and Technology informed Congress that there is no reliable evidence supporting microstamping as an effective gun control measure. Microstamping would require handguns to imprint a unique code on cartridge cases, but manufacturers argue the technology is unworkable. Major handgun manufacturers, including Ruger and Smith & Wesson, claim compliance with California’s microstamping regulations is impossible. Glock has also stated that their pistols cannot meet the California microstamping requirements, highlighting the widespread concern. Microstamping proposals continue to appear in legislation, raising questions about regulation versus prohibition of handguns. Estimated reading time: 3 minutes WASHINGTON, DC…

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