Alabama lawmakers approve a ban on devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machine guns

Officials praise statewide ban on gun conversion devices

By Ayron Lewallen Click here for updates on this story     BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WVTM) — At a news conference Wednesday morning, Birmingham’s interim police chief announced several new arrests and talked about the new law Gov. Kay Ivey signed banning conversion devices or Glock switches. “This ban gives the Birmingham Police Department another tool to be able to address the illegal and extremely dangerous conversion devices on a state level,” BPD…

Alabama Bans Glock Switches, But Why Now?

by Lee Williams Alabama banned so-called “Glock switches” Wednesday, which are already prohibited by federal law, when Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill that makes possession of a full-auto switch a felony in Alabama punishable by up to 10 years in prison, according to a press release from the governor’s office. “While there is a ... Read more The post Alabama Bans Glock Switches, Which Were Already Banned Federally appeared first on The Truth About G…

Gov. Ivey signs bills as a part of her Safe Alabama public safety package  - The Troy Messenger

This week Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law two laws that were a part of the Safe Alabama public safety package she is pushing. The first bill, SB116, imposes a state ban on illegal machine gun conversion devices in the state. While there is already a federal ban on these devices, Ivey said it was imperative that the state pass its own ban. “While there is a federal ban on these gun conversion devices, we needed a way to empower our own law …

'They just killed my baby': Baton Rouge sees explosion of devices enabling pistols to fire as machine guns

Since enactment of a 2023 Louisiana law banning Glock switches, the number of criminal cases involving fully automatic weapons in East Baton Rouge jumped from six in 2021 to 78 through October 2024.

Giffords Praises AL GOP for Banning Gun Devices That Are Already Illegal

Gabby Giffords' gun control group is praising AL GOP lawmakers for supporting a ban on Glock switches, which are already illegal at the federal level.

Woodfin Issues Statement After "Glock Switch Ban" Becomes Law - BirminghamWatch

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced the results of a Crime Commission study during a press conference Jan. 6, 2025. (Photo by Daniel Gaddy) Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom for the City Built to Change the South. Donate today to help Birmingham stay informed. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin issued the following statement via his social media platforms shortly after learning Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed Alabama State …