Chicago Sues Glock Over “Glock Switch” Modifications That Turn Pistols into Illegal Machine Guns

The city of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against gun manufacturer Glock Inc., accusing the company of contributing to the proliferation of illegal machine guns on the streets. The lawsuit centers on a small device known as a "Glock switch," which can be easily attached to a Glock pistol, transforming it into a fully automatic weapon capable of firing hundreds of rounds per minute.

According to the lawsuit filed in Cook County Circuit Court, Glock knowingly manufactures handguns that can be readily converted into illegal machine guns with these inexpensive. . .