Glock, Maryland and Baltimore

Baltimore sues Glock over handguns that can easily be converted to automatic weapons
Baltimore is suing gunmaker Glock over design features that allow its handguns to be easily modified to become fully automatic weapons, which enables criminals to inflict more damage and makes the city more dangerous,
Maryland, Baltimore sue Glock over easily-converted guns, cite violence threat
Maryland and the city of Baltimore sued Glock on Wednesday, seeking to force one of the country's largest gun sellers to take steps to prevent owners from modifying its products into automatic weapons resembling machine guns.
Maryland, Baltimore sue Glock, linking gun-maker to crime
Maryland and Baltimore officials announced a lawsuit that alleges Glock makes and sells guns that are easily turned into illegal machine guns.
Baltimore sues Glock over pistols turned machine guns
It’s referred to as a “Glock switch,” which can turn a handgun with a 15-round magazine into much, much more. “A dime-sized device that turns a handgun [into] a weapon capable of firing 1,200 rounds per minute,
Baltimore, Maryland sue firearms titan Glock for alleged role in city’s gun crimes
Baltimore officials are suing firearms manufacturer Glock, demanding that the Austrian-owned company do more to prevent its weapons from being turned into machine guns.
Maryland leaders sue gun manufacturer Glock alleging company contributed to gun violence crisis
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and Mayor Brandon Scott filed a lawsuit against major gun manufacturer Glock, alleging that the company violated the state's Gun Industry Accountability Act and contributed to the gun violence crisis.
Maryland, Baltimore sue Glock. Here's why
A lawsuit alleges Glock makes and sells guns that are easily turned into illegal machine guns, the state of Maryland and the city of Baltimore announced Wednesday morning. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown,
Baltimore, Maryland Sue Glock Over 'Machine Gun' Switch Device
Maryland and the City of Baltimore have sued Glock Inc., seeking to hold the gun company liable for the proliferation of devices popularly known as “Glock switches” that illegally convert its semi-automatic handguns into automatic weapons.
MD, Baltimore mayor target Glock for selling pistols that can be converted into machine guns
The Maryland Attorney General and mayor of Baltimore City filed a lawsuit against Glock, Inc. for continuing to sell handguns that can be converted into machine guns.
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Alabama lawmakers move to ban Glock switches Woodfin says led to Birmingham’s deadliest year
"Birmingham would not have had its deadliest year on record if these devices had not been used," Mayor Woodfin said.
Senate committee approves bills banning Glock switches
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved two bills that would ban devices meant to convert pistols into machine guns.
NKY man pleads guilty to making guns with 3D printer, selling drugs on Facebook
The investigation into Brautigan's activities began in March 2023 when federal agents searched a home in Boone County.
Woodfin joined by sheriff, district attorney and six legislators calling for Glock switch ban
Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway echoed the call on Feb. 10, 2025, of Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, left, for ...