In the wake of the deadly Florida high school shooting last week, President Donald Trump has urged a ban on gun devices like so-called bump stocks.

Trump spoke during a White House ceremony Tuesday recognizing bravery by the nation's public safety officers.

"We must move past cliches and tired debates and focus on evidence based solutions and security measures that actually work," Trump said.

Trump is being called out for creating an illusion of executive action. A bump stock was not used in last week's shooting, and many have called for tighter laws on background checks and assault rifle bans.

However, a bump stock was used in the October shooting deaths of 58 people in Las Vegas, and attached to a half-dozen of the long guns found in the shooter's hotel room. A legislative effort to ban the device fizzled out last year.

Bump stocks are devices that render semi-automatic rifles capable of firing hundreds of rounds every minute.

Pressure has been mounting for action on guns after the Parkland, Florida shooting that left 17 dead, including 15 students.

Trump has also indicated he is open to a limited strengthening of federal background checks.

New Jersey, a state with tougher gun laws, banned bump stocks last month.

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