Oklahoma senators ask ATF to look into "bump stocks"

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KOKH) — Oklahoma senators are joining the calls from Washington to review "bump stock" legislation in wake of the deadly Las Vegas shooting.

Senators James Lankford and Jim Inhofe joined seven others urging the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to look into legislation surrounding the legality of the devices.

"We recognize that it is impossible to prevent tragedy and acts of “pure evil,” in the words of our President. We believe, however, the tragic events in Las Vegas brought to light an issue from this past Administration that we respectfully request that your Bureau swiftly review," says Nevada Sen. Dean Heller in a letter sent to the ATF.

Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock reportedly used several bump stocks on semi-automatic rifles when he opened fire on the crowd at a country music festival from his hotel room, killing 59 and injuring more than 500 others.

'Bump stocks' attached to semi-automatic weapons increase the firing rate to near-automatic levels.

Both the Trump administration and National Rifle Association have stated they're open to more regulations on 'bump stocks.'