Tag: legislative authority

The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a federal ban on bump stocks in a 6-3 decision, siding with an Austin gun shop owner who challenged the ATF’s classification of these devices as machine guns. Michael Cargill, owner of Central Texas Gun Works, argued that the ATF exceeded its authority, leading to the restoration of his surrendered bump stocks and potential resumption of sales. The ruling highlights the ongoing debate over gun control and the separation of legislative and executive powers in regulatory decisions.