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Chicago sues Glock over sale of pistols that can easily be modified into ‘machine guns’

Chicago has sued Glock over the sale of semiautomatic pistols that can be converted into illegal machine guns, with over 1,100 converted Glocks connected to crimes.
Everytown Law is supporting Chicago in the lawsuit, using Illinois's Firearms Industry Responsibility Act to hold gun companies accountable for public safety concerns.
Mayor Brandon Johnson stated that Glock's firearms being easily converted into automatic weapons exacerbate gun violence, urging accountability for prioritizing profits over public safety.

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The Independent

Chicago suing gunmaker Glock for selling easily convertible weapons

The firearms can be turned into machine guns for as little as $20, the lawsuit says

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Chicago sues gunmaker Glock over conversions to machine guns

The city of Chicago has sued Glock Inc., alleging the handgun manufacturer is facilitating the proliferation of illegal machine guns that can fire as many as 1,200 rounds per minute

2 months ago·United States

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KVIA

Chicago sues gunmaker Glock over conversions to machine guns

CHICAGO (AP) — The city of Chicago has sued Glock Inc., alleging the handgun manufacturer is facilitating the proliferation of illegal machine guns that can fire as many as 1,200 rounds per minute on the streets of the city. The lawsuit filed Tuesday in Cook County Circuit Court claims Glock unreasonably endangers Chicagoans by manufacturing and selling semiautomatic pistols that can easily be converted to illegal machine guns with an auto sear …

2 months ago·Panama City, United States

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The Hill

Chicago sues Glock over sale of pistols that can easily be modified into ‘machine guns’

The city of Chicago filed a lawsuit against firearm manufacturer Glock on Wednesday, claiming the company is responsible for manufacturing pistols that can be easily modified into illegal fully automatic weapons.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Newsweek

Chicago blames Glock gun company for city's violence

Chicago sued one of the world's largest gunmakers, saying their weapons increased weapons increased crime in the city.

2 months ago·United States

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HuffPost

Chicago Sues Glock Over Pistols That 'Can Easily Be Turned into Machine Guns'

The city of Chicago announced on Tuesday that it filed a lawsuit against Glock, one of the most popular handgun manufacturers, accusing the company of endangering residents by continuing to sell firearms that can easily be turned into illegal machine guns.

2 months ago·United States

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