Montgomery, Ala. (WDNews) – Gov. Kay Ivey has signed Senate Bill 116 into law, banning illegal machine gun conversion devices in Alabama. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot and Rep. Phillip Ensler, strengthens state enforcement against these devices, often referred to as Glock switches.
“While there is a federal ban on these gun conversion devices, we needed a way to empower our own law enforcement here in Alabama to get these illegal and extremely dangerous Glock switches off our streets,” Ivey said. “I am proud to support law enforcement and work to combat crime by putting my signature on SB116.”
The legislation is part of Ivey’s Safe Alabama public safety package, which prioritizes crime reduction efforts statewide. She has emphasized that bolstering public safety is her top priority this legislative session and looks forward to additional bills advancing through the legislative process.
