In 1987, a 22-year-old Venezuelan named Jorge Leon invented a small metal insert that could turn the Glock 17 semi-automatic pistol into a fully automatic machine gun with the flick of a switch. Leon ...

At Indianapolis crime scenes, an increasing number of devices that turn semiautomatic guns into fully automatic firearms are popping up, causing concern among local police. Here’s what to know about ...

'Year to date, we've recovered approximately 50 Glock switches off the street, and half of those have been used in violent crime.' (WXYZ) — It's commonly called a ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Criminals are turning one of the world's most popular handguns into what prosecutors are calling a machine gun. They do it by using a tiny, but incredibly dangerous, attachment called a ...

CINCINNATI — The illegal switch that turns a Glock handgun into a fully-automated weapon capable of firing 30 rounds in just two seconds is a "top priority" for federal and local law enforcement in ...