Gun owners face penalties as bump stock ban goes into effect

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gun owners had by Tuesday to either destroy their bump stock or turn it in to their local Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives office.

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The Charlotte ATF office told Channel 9 people have been turning in their bump stocks, a device that turns certain firearms into a machine gun.

In the video above, Channel 9’s Gina Esposito breaks down the ban and what it means for local gun owners.

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