After Las Vegas massacre, Congress has failed to act on 'bump stocks.' But states and cities are taking the lead - Los Angeles Times
Las Vegas Review-Journal - Authorities said the Las Vegas shooter used "bump stocks" to increase his rate of fire, turning 12 of his semi-automatic rifles into ones that sprayed bullets like automatics.
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Stephen Paddock: Las Vegas shooter used legal 'bump stock' on 12 guns to make them fire like automatics | The Independent | The Independent
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