Attorney General Matt Platkin (D-NJ) and Attorney General Keith Ellison (D-MN) join 12 other state judiciaries in suing Glock, one of the world's most popular handgun manufacturers. joined the chief.
The 14 state attorneys general are joined by the District of Columbia. According to WNYT.
The case revolves around the criminal use of a switch that converts a semi-automatic Glock handgun into a fully automatic firearm. Although Glock does not make the switch and its use in the United States is already illegal, the attorney general argues that Glock needs to change the way it manufactures its guns so that the switch does not work.
“For decades, Glock has intentionally sold weapons that anyone with a screwdriver and a YouTube video can convert into a military machine gun in minutes,” Platkin said.
On March 19, 2024, Breitbart News reported that the city of Chicago blames gun manufacturers for the ease with which semi-automatic handguns can be converted to full auto using a “Glock switch.” reported that they are suing Glock.
Ironically, the city of Chicago partnered with Everytown, a gun safety group affiliated with Mike Bloomberg, to file the lawsuit. Fourteen state attorneys general are also working with Everytown.
Breitbart News reported in March that Chicago and Everytown pointed to China as one of the sources of “auto sears” being used on the Switch, but there is no doubt that China is infiltrating such things into the United States. He pointed out that the company did not explain the extent to which he was allegedly involved in the act. switch.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) indicates that 14 state attorneys general have banded together to circumvent the Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA).
Larry Keene, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel said“Attorney General Platkin and Attorney General Ellison, along with other co-conspirator states, are amplifying frivolous claims that have no basis in law and abusing taxpayer dollars to advance unconstitutional gun control policies.
He added: “These claims are a sinister manipulation of the courts to force a gun control agenda through the judiciary, against the will of lawmakers, and expressly prohibited by federal law.” added. This is the very definition of a “legal act'' and should be rejected by the courts. ”
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