09/06/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/06/2024 13:20
WASHINGTON - Today, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced new initiatives to crack down on the proliferation of machine gun conversion devices (MCDs), including those made with 3D printers, which convert semi-automatic rifles and handguns into guns capable of illegal automatic fire. Everytown for Gun Safety released the following statement in response:
"The proliferation of devices that turn handguns and rifles into illegal machine guns is a dream come true for criminals, and a nightmare for law enforcement," said John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety. "We applaud the DOJ and ATF for recognizing the dangers that come with advancements in technology and cracking down on machine gun conversion devices."
Here's what you need to know about ATF and DOJ's new initiatives:
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