Horsford Blasts Supreme Court Decision Allowing Bump Stocks Back In Civilian Hands

NORTH LAS VEGAS – Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) blasted the Supreme Court decision to allow dangerous bump stocks in civilians' hands again. He issued the following statement: 

"Once again, Donald Trump’s handpicked Supreme Court has put the interests of corporations, in this case the gun lobby, over the lives of everyday Americans.  

"October 1, 2017 was a traumatic day for the Las Vegas community and a seminal moment for our nation. Sadly, on this day, the largest mass shooting event in our country occurred at the hand of a shooter and their use of bump stocks - killing sixty people and injuring 867 survivors who are still dealing with the lingering effects to this day.  

"Today, the Supreme Court sided with violent criminals and against our right to live free from gun violence in our communities. This must not stand.  

"It’s why I voted to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which is now law, co-sponsored legislation to end bump stocks and authored the Break the Cycle of Violence Act to stop crime before it starts, save lives and break the cycle of violence in all of our communities.”