The Trump administration has approved the sale of devices that enable standard firearms to fire in rapid bursts akin to machine guns, a decision that has alarmed gun control advocates. The move follows a settlement in a lawsuit by the National Association for Gun Rights, challenging a ban on “forced reset triggers,” devices capable of significantly increasing a semiautomatic weapon’s firing speed.
This policy change has prompted fierce backlash, with advocates from groups like Giffords warning that such devices could lead to increased gun violence. Notably, the settlement prevents law enforcement from enforcing the existing ban on these devices, effectively legalizing them and allowing for anonymous purchases without background checks. The implications for public safety and gun control are substantial, as many consider the settlement a potential step backward in efforts to regulate firearm access in the U.S.
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