Connecticut Attorney General William Tong sends a warning to Sturm Ruger, indicating that the company’s RXM pistol may face litigation for being easily convertible into a fully automatic weapon. He asserts that this potential violation of state laws highlights serious safety concerns, as evidence suggests the RXM can be modified with illegal “machine gun conversion devices” (MCDs), which can enable rates of fire up to 1,200 rounds per minute.
Ruger has responded defensively, claiming a commitment to producing safe firearms, yet Tong notes a concerning rise in violent incidents connected to MCDs, including fatal shootings in the state. He emphasizes that these weapons have recently proliferated across various community settings, raising alarms about public safety as scrutiny of gun manufacturers intensifies.
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