The Trump administration officially bans bump stocks, devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to fire in rapid succession like machine guns. This decision, announced by Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, follows high-profile mass shootings in Las Vegas and Parkland, and sets a deadline of March 21 for owners to destroy or surrender these devices.
Pro-gun advocates, including the Gun Owners of America, prepare to challenge the regulation in court, arguing it infringes on rights without proper legislative support. Bump stocks came under scrutiny after the Las Vegas shooter used one to kill 58 people; this ban represents a significant shift in gun control efforts amid ongoing national debates about firearm regulations.
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