Politics & Government

Glock-Style Pistol Ban Bill In CT Heads To Gov. Ned Lamont

A bill that would ban certain Glock-style pistols from being sold in Connecticut cleared the General Assembly.

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."

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