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Do-it-yourself kits that allow individuals to build a functioning firearm have been around for more than 30 years. In the last 15 years, however, the products — which are not covered by federal gun regulations — have grown in popularity. In 2022, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) issued a rule that requires these gun kits to include serial numbers and meet other licensing and background-check requirements under the Gun Control Act (GCA) of 1968…