Alabama District Attorney Endorses Glock Switch Ban, Arrests Rise

The recent enforcement of Alabama's new law banning Glock switches, devices that convert pistols into fully automatic weapons, has led to multiple arrests, including two teenagers in Birmingham. District Attorney Hayes Webb supports the legislation, emphasizing its potential to reduce violence and keep converted firearms away from youth. The law stipulates that possession of a Glock switch is now a felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, replacing previous federal enforcement. Despite criticism from some gun rights advocates who argue that such laws are unnecessary, local officials, including Birmingham's Mayor Randall Woodfin, are promoting public engagement to report illegal possession of these devices. The law's implementation comes amid concerns over the rising prevalence of Glock switches in criminal activities. The legal landscape surrounding firearm conversions remains complicated, as converting firearms has long been illegal under federal law.