Darrius Harris, a 22-year-old from Raytown, Missouri, pleads guilty in federal court to possessing and transferring two illegal machine gun conversion devices, commonly known as “switches.” Harris sold one such device to an undercover agent on October 30, 2023, for $350, and shortly thereafter sold additional firearm components for $960, including a Glock 9mm handgun and ammunition.
This case raises significant concerns about the accessibility of dangerous firearm modifications. Machine gun conversion devices can turn semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic weapons, amplifying the risk of misuse. Drawing attention is Harris’s sibling, Demetrius, who previously faced similar charges, emphasizing a troubling trend in firearm-related offenses within the family.
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