Republican senator blocks ban on bump stocks for guns brought by Democrats
SUMMARY
Senate Democrats sought to pass legislation banning bump stocks after the Supreme Court overturned a previous ban. Senator Martin Heinrich introduced the BUMP Act, citing the devices' alleged use in the 2017 Las Vegas shooting. The bill, supported by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, aimed to prohibit these devices, which Democrats claim 'modify semi-automatic weapons to fire more rapidly'. However, the bill was blocked by Senator Pete Ricketts, who argued that it was overly broad and could impact common firearm accessories, labeling it a “gun-grabbing overreach.” Ricketts' objection was backed by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and other Republicans.
