The civil lawsuit demands the company change its popular handgun design to make it less susceptible to illegal modification.
SEATTLE — Seattle is taking legal aim at one of the most recognizable names in firearms: Glock.
City Attorney Ann Davison has filed a civil lawsuit against the gun manufacturer, accusing it of knowingly producing handguns that can be easily and illegally modified into machine guns. The lawsuit centers on the use of a device known as a “Glock switch,” which converts a semi-automatic pistol into a fully automatic weapon. According to the city, a converted Glock can fire 30 rounds in just two seconds.
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