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Article snippet: Republican candidate for Georgia governor Michael Williams said Monday he opposes any ban on bump stocks, and will give away one of the devices. “The tragedy in Las Vegas broke my heart, but any talk of banning or regulating bump stocks is merely cheap political lip service from career politicians. In reality, the bump stock is the new, shiny object politicians are using to deceive voters into believing they are taking action against gun violence," Williams, a state senator, said in a statement. "Many firearms experts determined the Las Vegas shooter’s use of a bump stock actually prevented more casualties and injures due to its inconsistency, inaccuracy, and lack of control. There is zero evidence that banning bump stocks would prevent any gun violence deaths," Williams continued. Williams said he will give away a bump stock "to one lucky winner" in a show of defiance as momentum grows for more restrictions in the wake of the Las Vegas mass shooting. "Georgia's gun owners deserve a governor who will stand with them when liberals and Hollywood elites attack our fundamental rights. That's why I am standing for the second amendment and giving away a bump stock as a show of support," Williams, a state senator, said in a statement. Bump stocks increase the rate of fire for semi-automatic weapons. A number of bump stocks were found in the hotel room of the alleged Las Vegas shooter. Lawmakers have unveiled legislation to ban the devices, but GOP leaders say that the ... Link to the full article to read more