Topic: Gun Stocks

The investigation into the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, continues to face scrutiny over changing law enforcement timelines. In response, Representative Jerry Nadler introduced HR 7910, the "Protecting Our Kids Act," which seeks to raise the age limit for semi-automatic rifle purchases to 21 and ban high-capacity magazines. Critics argue the legislation will not deter determined criminals and focuses on cosmetic features like bump stocks.

The hosts observe that gun stocks typically rise following mass shootings due to fears of new gun control legislation. They also criticize ABC News for using dramatized medical footage in their reporting on Jeffrey Epstein's transport to the hospital.

The Trump administration officially issued a rule banning bump stocks, giving owners 90 days to destroy them or turn them in to the ATF. The hosts discuss the technical reality of bump stocks, arguing they do not actually turn semi-automatic rifles into automatic machine guns as claimed by some media outlets.

Critics and survivors of the Las Vegas shooting have pointed out a perceived double standard in the White House response to different tragedies. While the Manhattan attack prompted immediate calls for immigration reform, the Las Vegas shooting has not yet resulted in legislation regarding bump stocks. The Senate Judiciary Committee stated it will not hold hearings on the devices until the Las Vegas investigation is further along.

The hosts examine the aftermath of the October 1, 2017, Las Vegas massacre, comparing the potential legislative fallout to the post-9/11 Patriot Act. They discuss the sudden surge in bump stock sales and the technical reality that rapid fire can be achieved without specialized hardware.