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SCOTUS Overturns Bump Stock Ban

Thomas wrote the majority opinion, and correctly pointed out that bump stocks do not convert semi-automatic rifles into machine guns. The mechanism re-engages the trigger so that it still fires one shot at a time.

And the ATF had stressed the same thing for many years...it does not convert a semi-automatic into a machine gun.

Dissenters: Kagan, Jackson, and Sotomayor claimed a rifle equipped with a bump stock can fire at a rate of 400 to 800 rounds per minute and "textual evidence presented shows that a bump-stock-outfitted weapon is a machine gun."

Textual evidence? First off, real world numbers put the rate of fire between 250-300 rounds per minute...not that libs ever miss out on an opportunity to stretch the truth in pursuit of their agenda. Their real problem is that "rate of fire" does not define whether or not a firearm is fully automatic.

And you can always count on the left using one of their classic gun control gaslight cliches...
"...bump stocks, which are accessories of war that have no place in our communities."

Me waiting for an example where military personnel have used bump stocks in combat? 😴
TexChik · F
Did they? Awesome! You can go through a 30-round mag in just a few seconds with one, and they are fun to shoot. Now I can get mine out of hiding and claim them again!
AmericanAvenger · 56-60, M
@TexChik Glad I never gave mine up - and now there are so many more dryfronts running around...
@TexChik Yep. One of the few times I've disagreed with Trump.
TexChik · F
@BizSuitStacy He was trying to keep the libs off his back. That and the people he initially trusted his first time through were my disagreements.
MarineBob · 56-60, M
I liked the part where congress not the ATF can amend the laws but not a department
AmericanAvenger · 56-60, M
The first guy who defends his family with one of these is going to get railroaded in court worse than Trump
wildbill83 · 36-40, M
bump stocks are nothing but a gimmick anyways, can't aim for shit while using one.

besides, don't need it a stock to bump fire, can do it with just about any semi if you're motivated enough.

I've done it a few times with m1 garand just for kicks...
AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M
No civilian needs a weapon like that for either hunting or home protection .
AmericanAvenger · 56-60, M
@AthrillatheHunt says what authority? When I see 36 illegals running across my property, I need a weapon that can handle it when I am grossly outnumbered
@AthrillatheHunt I don't think anyone would really argue with your points...the device is more of a novelty. But it was good that SCOTUS actually took the time to understand how a bump stock functions, correctly determined that it doesn't convert a semi-automatic rifle into a machine gun, and overturned the ban. The liberal tears have been most entertaining.

That said, they are still banned in a number of states, and Congress may still pass a future law banning them federally.
HoraceGreenley · 56-60, M
Score one for the good guys
How many times can an agency that isn’t congress. Write laws and mandates, knowingly and willingly against the constitution?

It’s like the millionth time they’ve been overturned.
they’re supposed to be removed and arrested after the very first attempt..
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