Supreme Court rules gun 'bump stocks' ban is unlawful
SUMMARY
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of gun rights, declaring the federal ban on "bump stocks" unlawful. The conservative majority, led by Justice Clarence Thomas, found that the accessories do not meet the legal definition of machine guns, which can fire more than one shot with a single trigger function. Therefore, the court deemed that the nearly 100-year-old law banning machine guns does not apply to bump stocks. This decision is seen as a victory for gun owners and advocates, stressing the importance of clear statutory interpretation. Despite the ban's repeal, bump stocks remain prohibited in 18 states.
