Tell Congress: End the use of bump stocks for good

This shocking incident involving a former president has created a rare chance for bipartisan action. [Democracy for America Advocacy Fund](#) {NAME}, Last Saturday, we came dangerously close to witnessing the assassination of a former president. An AR-15, the weapon of choice for mass shooters, was used in an attempt on Donald Trump's life, leaving one innocent bystander dead and others injured. This shocking event has put the danger of assault weapons back into the national spotlight. But here's what's even more chilling: It could have been much worse if that AR-15 had been equipped with a bump stock -- a device that turns semi-automatic rifles into virtual machine guns, capable of firing hundreds of rounds per minute. We've seen the horrific results before, in Las Vegas, where a shooter used a bump stock to kill 60 people and wound 500 more in a matter of minutes. After that massacre, even the Trump administration recognized the danger, banning bump stocks through executive action. But recently, the Supreme Court overturned that ban on a technicality. Now, these deadly devices could flood our streets again unless Congress acts. [Tell Congress: Ban bump stocks immediately. Make it law, not just a regulation. We can't afford to wait for the next tragedy.]( [ADD YOUR NAME]( This shocking incident involving a former president has created a rare moment of potential bipartisan action. Both parties are paying attention. Both sides recognize the danger. But this window won't stay open for long. This isn't about politics. It's not about the Second Amendment. It's about preventing massacres. It's about saying no to devices that turn guns into weapons of mass destruction. It's about valuing human lives over gun industry profits. America has once again experienced the terror of an AR-15 firsthand. And this time, there's a real chance for bipartisan support, but it won't happen unless we demand it. [Tell Congress to ban bump stocks and make our communities safer now.]( Let's keep working to protect our communities and save lives. - Amanda Amanda Ford, Director Democracy for America Advocacy Fund [Power This Campaign]( Democracy for America Advocacy Fund is a 501c4 organization. Contributions to the Democracy for America Advocacy Fund are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. Our mailing address is: PO Box 8521, Essex Junction VT 05451 Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Democracy for America Advocacy Fund, please [click here](.