The Alabama House of Representatives passes a bill to ban Glock switches, which modify semi-automatic handguns into fully automatic weapons, with a vote of 77-23. This legislation, the first significant gun law change in Alabama since 2010, aims to enhance public safety and align state law with existing federal regulations, making violations a Class C felony punishable by up to ten years in prison.
Proponents highlight the importance of this measure following a Birmingham mass shooting last September that resulted in four fatalities and 17 injuries, where Glock switches were implicated. As part of a larger public safety initiative led by Governor Kay Ivey, this bill signals a legislative shift in Alabama’s approach to gun control, reflecting a growing concern over gun violence in the state.
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