Supreme Court ruling on bump stocks sparks outcry, raises public safety concerns
Gun control advocates and lawmakers have reacted strongly to the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision overturning the Trump-era bump stock ban.
The ruling in Garland v. Cargill was criticized for allowing the accessory, linked to the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, back into circulation.
Congress members, like Rep. Rashida Tlaib, condemned the move citing increased danger from mass shootings.
Gun violence prevention group Everytown emphasized bump stocks’ ability to simulate automatic fire, urging legislative action.
Bump stocks, which modify semiautomatic weapons, were likened to machine guns, previously restricted under federal law.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who dissented, argued the decision deviated from congressional intent.
The ruling’s implications on public safety remain contentious, prompting calls for congressional intervention to address perceived threats posed by bump stocks.
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