Connecticut Attorney General William Tong warns Sturm, Ruger & Co. that it may face legal action due to the potential risks associated with its RXM pistols, which can allegedly be converted into fully automatic weapons. In a formal letter, Tong expresses concern over the marketing of the RXM as compatible with Glock accessories, raising questions about Ruger’s adherence to state laws aimed at preventing firearm misuse.
The warning follows a surge in the recovery of machine gun conversion devices, increasing by 784% from 2019 to 2023, with troubling implications for public safety highlighted by recent violent incidents in Connecticut. Tong’s letter cites alarming statistics, including a double homicide allegedly linked to such devices, urging Ruger to consider the safety ramifications of its products while taking legal action seriously under state firearm regulations.
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