Alabama Enacts Law Banning Gun Conversion Devices

Governor Kay Ivey signed bipartisan legislation targeting Glock switches to empower local law enforcement and reduce gun violence.

The new law bans Glock switches and similar devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into fully automatic firearms.
Possession or sale of these devices is now a Class C felony in Alabama, punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Governor Kay Ivey emphasized the law's role in supporting local law enforcement to address gun violence more effectively.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced a $1,000 reward for information leading to arrests of violators and warned offenders of strict enforcement.
The legislation, effective immediately, is part of Alabama's broader public safety initiative following a year marked by mass shootings.