Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on Bump Stocks
June 14, 2024
Updated 11:41 AM
In a major victory for gun rights advocates, the Supreme Court has struck down a federal ban on bump stocks, devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to fire more rapidly.
The ban was enacted in 2018 after a gunman used a bump stock to kill 58 people and injure hundreds more at a music festival in Las Vegas. The Trump administration argued that bump stocks are dangerous and have no legitimate sporting use.
However, the Supreme Court ruled that the ban violates the Second Amendment right to bear arms. The Court held that bump stocks are not "dangerous and unusual" weapons, and that they are commonly used for lawful purposes, such as target shooting and self-defense.
The ruling is a setback for the Biden administration, which had supported the ban. The administration has argued that bump stocks are a serious threat to public safety and that they have no place in the hands of civilians.
However, gun rights advocates hailed the ruling as a victory for the Second Amendment. They argued that the ban was an unconstitutional infringement on the right to keep and bear arms.
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