Bump Stocks Banned

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The long road to banning bump stocks in the wake of the Oct. 1, 2017, Las Vegas mass shooting will come to an end in 90 days when a final rule drafted by the Department of Justice and prompted by President Donald Trump becomes law, the Review Journal has learned.

The devices, which accelerate the rate of fire of semi-automatic weapons and enabled a lone shooter in a hotel room to kill 58 and wound hundreds more, will be defined as “machine guns.” Possession of the devices will become a felony offense.

Owners will have 90 days to destroy their bump stocks or turn them into the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Owners also can contact local law enforcement offices to see if they would be willing to accept the devices.

No compensation will be given in return for the bump stocks. Owners will not be allowed to register the devices.

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