Feinstein Statement on Regulation to Ban Bump Stocks

Washington—Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today issued the following statement on the Justice Department’s regulation banning bump stocks:

“Bump stocks allow semi-automatic weapons to fire like automatic weapons, making guns like the AR-15 even more deadly. Banning bump stocks has widespread support and it’s encouraging to see the Trump administration take action on this commonsense gun safety proposal.

“However, Congress must pass legislation to ensure a ban on bump stocks and other similar devices is protected from legal challenges.

“Until March 2018, ATF maintained that bump stocks could not be banned through administrative action. Legislation is necessary to ensure a ban is implemented and regulations are not tied up in court.

“Gun Owners of America has already announced its intent to sue to block the ban from taking effect. Congress simply must act to get these dangerous devices off the streets, and I will be reintroducing my bill to ban them early next year.”

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