The Montgomery Police Department reports the confiscation of approximately 1,866 illegal firearms in 2024, which includes 41 guns equipped with Glock switches that allow for rapid-fire capabilities. In the wake of this significant seizure, Mayor Steven Reed is advocating for nonpartisan legislative reforms aimed at banning these dangerous modifications at the state level.
Despite a 19% decrease in homicides and a 13% drop in non-fatal shootings this year, Mayor Reed emphasizes that more must be done to curb gun violence. He supports multiple proposed bills aimed at restoring permit requirements for assault weapons and banning devices like bump stocks and auto-fire switches to ensure safer streets in Alabama.
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