It seems that the mass murder in Las Vegas finally gave the government an excuse to seriously think about if not about the cancellation of arms licenses, then at least about the ban set on semi-automatic weapons of the so-called bump stocks or sliding buttsthat are practical to turn a legal weapon in a prohibited machines. This addition allows the shooter to fire almost continuouslywithout pressing every time the trigger is.
Sliding butt stock uses recoil to reverse the hook and thus the machine after each shot, springy, and he «stumbles» on the finger of the shooter is not moving.
From Stephen Paddockthat killed 58 people, there were 12 rifles , sliding butts.
Incidentally, such a device cheap: prices range from 100 to 300 dollars, and its sale is completely legal. But probably not for long.
Even congressional Republicans, who for years resisted and blocked any proposals for restrictions on weapons, decided to change his point of view, reports the NY Times.
Congressman John cronyn from Texas, the Republican No. 2 in the Senate said:
«I have a lot of weapons. As a hunter and sportsman, I believe that it is our right as Americans to own weapons. But I don’t understand what the use of these bump stocks. We should definitely explore this question, and to decide how Congress will act».
Other Republican senators, including Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Orrin hatch of Utah and Marco Rubio of Florida also said they are open to consideration of legislation on the prohibition of moving butts.
A member of the house of representatives Carlos Curbelo, a Republican from Florida, said he is already preparing a billthat will forbid to install additional devices on semi-automatic.
Question about a possible ban of moving butts — one of the few in which agree looks like Republicansand Democrats.
The national rifle Association, remained silent since October 1 — the day when Stephen Paddock shot people — also today said he would support a bipartisan bill limiting the «improvement» of semi-automatic:
«The national rifle Association called on the Department for control over the weapon immediately to check whether these devices Federal law. Our organization believes that devices that enable semiautomatic weapons to function as a machines, should be subject to additional rules,» said Executive Vice-President of the Association and CEO Wayne Laperle.
Says The Washington Post, the statement of the National rifle Association works as a catalyst to further promote the issue of moving butts.
