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Philadelphia outlaws bump stocks days after Supreme Court rejects federal ban

The local ban, which takes effect immediately and bars anyone from manufacturing or buying the devices in Philadelphia, is almost certain to be challenged in court.

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signs public safety related bills during a ceremony in April. She is joined by (left to right) Councilmembers Jeffery Young, Jr., Mike Driscoll, Jim Harrity, Quetcy Lozada, and Curtis Jones, Jr. On Tuesday, she signed legislation outlawing bump stocks in the city.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signs public safety related bills during a ceremony in April. She is joined by (left to right) Councilmembers Jeffery Young, Jr., Mike Driscoll, Jim Harrity, Quetcy Lozada, and Curtis Jones, Jr. On Tuesday, she signed legislation outlawing bump stocks in the city.Read moreSteven M. Falk / Staff Photographer
    by Anna Orso
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