The impact of Supreme Court decision on bump stock ban on Las Vegas shooting survivors

The recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down the ban on bump stocks, a mechanism that allowed a rifle to fire like a machine gun, has stunned survivors of the Las Vegas shooting in 2017. The survivors, who were already dealing with the trauma and aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting in US history, now feel like the progress made in gun control policies after the tragedy is being reversed. Heather Gooze, a survivor of the massacre, expressed her disappointment at the ruling, emphasizing the lack of justification for civilians to have access to such dangerous modifications. Another survivor, Brittany Quintero, shared her view that stricter gun laws may not necessarily prevent mass shootings, but reinstating access to bump stocks was a step in the wrong direction. The decision has once again highlighted the political divide on the issue of gun control, with the debate becoming increasingly polarized. Despite the differing opinions among survivors, the underlying concern over the prevalence of gun violence in the US remains. The ruling not only impacts the survivors directly but also raises questions about the effectiveness of current gun laws and the role of the government in addressing such public safety issues. The decision has reignited the debate on gun control in the country, as advocates and opponents continue to push for their respective agendas amidst a deeply divided Congress and upcoming elections.