Vegas shooting: Nevada governor applauds Trump for bump stock automatic weapons memo
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval issued the following statement Tuesday night after President Trump issued a memorandum to United States Attorney General Sessions instructing him to “propose for notice and comment a rule banning all devices that turn legal weapons into machine guns.”
In the memo, President Trump specifically mentioned the Oct. 1 tragedy that claimed 58 lives and devastated the southern Nevada community.
“The shocking and cowardly act of senseless violence that claimed the lives of 58 individuals on October 1 will forever leave a scar on our state and nation. I have said before that the federal action is the appropriate approach for sanctions on bump stocks or similar accessories, as it would be the most direct path for a swift and uniform change. I applaud President Trump for making this issue a priority within his administration and pledge to work with him on this important issue. The safety of our children and families is second to none.”