Bump Stocks Ban Announced
Department of Justice Takes Action Against Device Allowing Rapid Gunfire
In a significant move, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker has announced that the Department of Justice has implemented a ban on bump stocks, a device that allows semiautomatic rifles to fire more rapidly.
Bump stocks use the recoil of the gun to bump the trigger against the shooter's finger, enabling rapid firing without violating the classification of the weapon as semiautomatic.
The ban, which takes effect immediately, comes in response to the mass shooting in Las Vegas in October 2017, where the shooter used a bump stock to fire hundreds of rounds into a crowd, killing 58 people and injuring hundreds more.
The decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some groups applauding the move as a step towards reducing gun violence, while others criticize it as a violation of the Second Amendment.
The ban is expected to face legal challenges, and its ultimate fate remains uncertain. However, it represents a significant step in the ongoing debate over gun control in the United States.
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