‘A step in the right direction’: Bill to ban Glock Switches moves forward

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - On Tuesday, the Alabama Senate unanimously passed a bill to ban Glock switches. The bill will now head to the House.

Lawmakers are calling it a significant step in the right direction.

Glock switches are already banned federally, but this bill would also make it a crime in the state to have a Glock switch.

Representative Phillip Ensler said they know this bill will not prevent everyone from using a Glock switch. He said if law enforcement finds a Glock switch before it’s used, that can hopefully save lives.

Rep. Ensler feels optimistic that the bill will be signed to law this session.

“Until it passes, until it’s signed, I won’t take anything for granted. It’s got a ton of bipartisan support. It’s not a Democratic issue or a Republican issue, it’s a human issue,” said Rep. Ensler.

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