Supreme Court Debates Bump Stock Classification Amid Gun Control Tensions

The case, stemming from a Trump-era ban, could redefine the legal status of bump stocks and impact future gun control efforts.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Garland v. Cargill, debating whether a semiautomatic rifle with a bump stock qualifies as a machine gun.
The ATF had previously classified non-mechanical bump stocks as not being machine guns, a stance challenged in court.
The case stems from a Trump administration ban on bump stocks following the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, which killed 60 people.
Critics argue that re-legalizing bump stocks could undermine modest gun control efforts and pose a threat to public safety.
The legal battle reflects broader tensions between gun control advocates and the conservative push against administrative regulation.