Law enforcement says the use of Glock switches, or auto switches, has grown exponentially in the last few years. What looks like a harmless piece of plastic, can turn a semi-automatic weapon into a fully automatic firearm. East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says even though they’re already illegal in Louisiana…
“A person convicted of possessing a machine gun, currently, can walk right out after a conviction and possess another weapon and not be prohibited which is crazy,” said Moore.
Moore along with Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Agents wants to see the law changed to prohibit those found using an auto switch from possessing a gun for at least ten years after they’ve completed their sentence and update the definition of a machine gun.
Audio Player“Because our state definition is very old and has not kept up with the times and technology that’s out there now,” said Moore.
New Orleans ATF Assistant Special Agent In Charge Marlin Ford says they want to educate the public and law enforcement about the use of auto switches and the dangers they pose to the community.
“ATF is implementing a national strategy to train officers on what these devices look like and how they function,” said Ford.
Moore and the ATF are also raising awareness about the use of auto sears, which is a similar device when used in a rifle, allowing it to become fully automatic.
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