Chicago Files Lawsuit Over Glock Modifications and 3D-Printed Auto Sears

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The city of Chicago has initiated a lawsuit against Glock, Inc., accusing the gun manufacturer of facilitating the illegal modification of firearms. The lawsuit highlights the use of auto sear devices, which can be 3D-printed, to convert semi-automatic pistols into fully automatic weapons. The city argues that these modifications contribute to the rise in gun violence and seeks to hold Glock accountable for failing to prevent such alterations.
Chicago Files Lawsuit Over Glock Modifications and 3D-Printed Auto Sears
Why it matters
The city of Chicago has initiated a lawsuit against Glock, Inc., accusing the gun manufacturer of facilitating the illegal modification of firearms. The lawsuit highlights the use of auto sear devices, which can be 3D-printed, to convert semi-automatic pistols into fully automatic weapons. The city argues that these modifications contribute to the rise in gun violence and seeks to hold Glock accountable for failing to prevent such alterations.
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