The Michigan Senate has passed a package of bills aimed at banning ghost guns and bump stocks, moving closer to making Michigan the 18th state with such prohibitions. The ghost gun legislation addresses the alarming rise in untraceable firearms, while the bump stock ban seeks to eliminate devices that enable rapid fire, potentially escalating acts of mass violence.
Democratic sponsors argue these measures are essential for public safety, with Sen. Dayna Polehanki labeling bump stocks “tools of mass violence.” However, critics, including several Republicans, warn that the laws disproportionately affect responsible gun owners and do little to combat black market sales or actual gun violence. With the bills now heading to the Republican-controlled House, their fate remains uncertain.
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