Senate Democrats were unable to quickly pass legislation banning gun bump stocks after a Supreme Court decision invalidated a Trump administration ban following the Las Vegas mass shooting in 2017.
The conservative Supreme Court majority deemed the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' ban on bump stocks as exceeding its authority.
Democrats argued bump stocks have no legitimate use outside of enabling mass shootings while Republicans, like Senator Ricketts, highlighted concerns about broader implications on firearm accessories.
Senator Ricketts stressed that preventing unelected A.T.F. officials from abusing their power is essential and expressed worry about restricting gun use for individuals like disabled veterans.
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