I only saw a couple episodes, but it seems that making you feel gross is the point…
I’ve seen a lot of media that glorifies smoking, but little that makes cigarettes look as disgusting as chainsmoker cat.
For that reason, I kinda feel like banning it on the basis that it encourages smoking is misguided.
They are illegal to make in some states (like WA).
Also, a ghost gun is just unserialized… I’d wager most ghost guns are not homemade firearms, but are just guns purchased through a strawman sale (felony) with their serial numbers sanded off.
Also also I don’t think it’s too common to make homemade firearms with wood (unless you’re making vintage replicas).
The polymer frame of a Glock is the serialized part, so most homemade firearms today are made with a 3D printed frame (or lower receiver for ARs) and off the shelf unregulated parts kits from the internet.
For ARs, the entire upper receiver assembly (upper, barrel, bolt carrier, etc… So all the parts that experience stress) can be purchased pre-assembled for less than $300 with 0 paper work or legal obligation.
As far as truely “homemade” firearms go, check out “Home Expedient Firearms 9mm SMG” by Phillip A. Luty.
In episode 1, the main character is so addicted to cigarettes she smokes a few that had fallen into feces on the street…