"There is only one flaw to your argument that I can see: Bumpstocks technically, by the definition in the Federal Register, do not make a firearm an automatic.
"The only real legal remedy I can see are these:
"1) Redefine automatic firearm in the Federal Register, and this is a very bad option, since antigunners can introduce all sorts of mischief and mayhem therein. It is the original 'slippery slope'.
"2) Create a bill in the House that calls out all manner of aftermarket devices, by function (slidefiring, crank triggers, binary triggers, et. al.), and make those illegal. Get it through the Senate, back through the House, and Trump signs. This is my preferred option, and it has to happen quick, in case Democrats seize either organ of state."
#2 is the legally correct route, and there’s also no way to write it without it catching things it wasn’t intended to. Unintended consequences on that one will destroy much of what we have left.
The answer is no. Not. One. More. Inch.
“The only real legal remedy I can see are these:
“1) Redefine automatic firearm in the Federal Register . . .
“2) Create a bill in the House that calls out all manner of aftermarket devices, by function (slidefiring, crank triggers, binary triggers, et. al.), and make those illegal . . .
You left one option out:
3) Repeal all federal firearms laws other than the “supreme law of the land” - the Constitution, and in particular the Second Amendment. Clarify the Second Amendment through legislation forbidding the states from infringing on that fundamental, God-given human right.
Or, don’t give them an inch, knowing that if they take an inch they’ll go for a mile.
And you’re right, this was a BAD decision on Trump’s part. Making the rate of fire illegal by EO means they can go after forward grips, match triggers, lighter springs, rapid reloading devices such as moon clips, dual-mag clips and speedstocks and saddle shell carriers for shotguns.
Just an absolutely horrendous decision on Trump’s part and one which we’ll rue when the Dems get back in power.
Ed
Don't think I need to say any more.