Massachusetts is the first state which banned sliding butt

Massachusetts is the first state which banned sliding butt

Massachusetts became the first state after the Las Vegas tragedy, the prohibition of special devices that increase the rate of proliferation.

Talking about the sliding butt — type butt with a trigger, which in a certain position allows the operator of a semiautomatic weapon not to click every time the trigger. The device allows you to produce up to 800 rounds per minute.

Massachusetts is the first state which banned sliding butt

Similar devices were found in the room Las Vegas arrow – Stephen Paddock, who had killed 58 people at a music festival.

The bill prohibiting the selling and storing such devices, was signed by the Deputy Governor of Massachusetts Karyn Polito. Earlier the document has already been approved by the Legislative Assembly of the state and Governor Charlie Baker, who is now on vacation, reports the Daily News.

«I am proud of my colleagues in the Legislative Assembly. They continue to take the most effective laws against weapons. I’m sure it will make our state safer,» said Democrat David Linsky.

The minimum penalty for violation of the law will amount to 18 months of imprisonment.

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