The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) raises alarms over a dangerously accessible 3D-printed device known as a “Glock switch,” which can convert a handgun into a machine gun capable of firing over 30 rounds in seconds. As these devices surface in increasing numbers at crime scenes, the ATF reports a staggering 570% rise in their recovery by law enforcement from 2011 to 2021.
Federal authorities emphasize the illegality of using, possessing, or selling these conversion devices, which can be fabricated with a 3D printer for as little as 40 cents. Serious incidents, such as the tragic shooting during a Dadeville, Alabama sweet 16 party that left four dead, underline the urgent need for enhanced awareness and detection measures among law enforcement. The ATF is gearing up to provide training to help officers identify these devices, which are quickly becoming a prevalent threat in gun violence cases.
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