Technology and the Second Amendment: Bump Stocks, Stun Guns, or Billy Clubs?

The article discusses the impact of technology on the interpretation of the Second Amendment in the United States. The 2008 Supreme Court decision in District of Columbia v. Heller established an individual right to bear arms, separate from militia service. However, the Court also acknowledged that certain restrictions on weapons would be appropriate. The article explores the ongoing debate over which types of weapons are protected by the Second Amendment, including machine guns, assault rifles, stun guns, and knives. The article also mentions the current controversy surrounding bump stocks, a device that increases the rate of fire of a semi-automatic firearm. The Supreme Court's upcoming decision in Garland v. Cargill may have implications for the regulation of bump stocks. [Extracted from the article]