Las Vegas Shooting

In the aftermath of the Las Vegas mass shooting, there were widespread calls to ban "bump stocks," a device attached to a semiautomatic rifle to speed up the firing rate.

The Politics Of Bump Stocks, 1 Year After Las Vegas Shooting

Martin Kaste

Most Americans first learned about "bump stocks," which speed up the firing rate of semiautomatic rifles, in the aftermath of the Las Vegas massacre. A year later, they're still mostly legal.

A bump stock (left) fits on a semi-automatic rifle to increase the firing speed, making it similar to a fully automatic rifle. Some lawmakers are calling for restrictions on the device after the Las Vegas shooting.

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Lawmakers Say The ATF Should Regulate Bump Stocks. It's Not That Simple

Ryan Lucas

Since the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas, new scrutiny has fallen on the controversial firearm device. Experts in the field say there are limits to what the ATF can do under existing law.

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'Bump Stock' Devices Hard To Come By At Columbus Gun Shops

Adora Namigadde

The Las Vegas gunman used a "bump stock" that allowed his semi-automatic guns to mimic a fully automatic weapon. WOSU checked with Columbus-area gun shops…

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