Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson commends Glock Inc.’s reported decision to stop manufacturing pistols that are easily converted into illegal automatic weapons. This move comes on the heels of a 2024 lawsuit by the city alleging that Glock products are being distributed in ways that endanger public safety, with the city claiming over 1,300 converted Glocks were recovered from their streets between 2021 and 2024.
In response to these legal challenges and ongoing gun violence concerns, Glock is expected to introduce new products aimed at preventing such conversions. The anticipation of a new line marks a significant step in ongoing efforts to hold firearm manufacturers accountable, according to Chicago’s Deputy Mayor of Community Safety. This development has the potential to impact gun violence not only in Chicago but in urban areas nationwide that are facing similar challenges.
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