MNPD sees increase in small device that can change handgun into automatic weapon

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) —The Metro Nashville Police Department says they’re seeing more illegal devices that turn handguns into automatic weapons.

The conversion devices, also known as Glock switches, are on the streets of Nashville.

“They’re in our community and we have to do something about it,” said Robert McGuire, the Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee.

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McGuire explained to News 2 why the devices are so dangerous and how the firepower puts innocent bystanders at risk…

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