Sessions moves to criminalize possession of bump stocks [View all]
Source: NBC News
"This proposed rule is a critical step in our effort to reduce the threat of gun violence," the attorney general said.
by Pete Williams / Mar.23.2018 / 5:20 PM ET
WASHINGTON — Firearm bump stocks would have to be surrendered, destroyed or made inoperable under a ban proposed Friday by the Justice Department.
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"After the senseless shooting in Las Vegas, this proposed rule is a critical step in our effort to reduce the threat of gun violence that is in keeping with the Constitution and the laws passed by Congress," said Attorney General Jeff Sessions in announcing the proposed rule.
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The proposed rule will be published in the Federal Register next week, providing for 90 days of public comment. The government can then make the rule final.
Sessions' announcement came the day before a large anti-gun violence march set for Washington, D.C., on Saturday.
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