A bill that would ban certain Glock-style pistols from being sold in Connecticut cleared the General Assembly early Wednesday, according to WFSB 3 TV.
Advocates argued bullets can be fired nearly three times faster when a switch is added to a Glock-style gun, according to WFSB 3 TV.
Republicans argued the measure goes too far because conversion devices are already illegal and it's essentially "banning Glocks, perfectly lawful firearms whether there’s a Glock switch or not."
Read more at WFSB's report.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Across Connecticut Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.