Subscribe
News

Nancy Pelosi: ‘Bump stocks’ a good start, shouldn’t preclude background check push

By Al Weaver
Published
Add Washington Examiner on Google
Nancy Pelosi: ‘Bump stocks’ a good start, shouldn’t preclude background check push

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi argued Thursday possible legislation banning “bump stocks” would be welcome, but it shouldn’t mean legislation tightening background checks for gun purchases shouldn’t be considered.

Pelosi, D-Calif., doesn’t want the momentum for gun control legislation in the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday to stop with a single bill.

Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

Background Checks Congress Gun Control Guns and Firearms Las Vegas Mass Shootings Nancy Pelosi Paul Ryan