In recent years, the issue of automatic gunfire in major cities has become a troubling problem. One of the main contributing factors to this problem is the accessibility of glock switches, which can turn a regular Glock pistol into a machine gun. The patent for one of these Glock switches, called the fire selector system, was invented by a man named Jorge Leon from Venezuela.
When interviewed about his invention by KARE 11, Leon explained that he was inspired to create the glock switch after being impressed with the simplicity and stability of the Glock pistol. He saw it as an opportunity to offer military, counterterrorism units, and police departments a selective fire option. In 1996, he filed a patent for his invention and started selling it to qualified customers, such as police and military personnel.
However, Leon now regrets patenting his invention, as it has made the design easily replicable for anyone with access to the internet and 3D printers. This has led to the proliferation of glock switches in major cities worldwide. Leon acknowledges that fixing this problem may be difficult in the short term, but suggests putting pressure on illegal manufacturers and urging Glock to change the design of their guns to prevent them from being easily converted.
He also emphasizes the importance of organizations like the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) in monitoring and regulating the distribution of guns and weapons in the United States. Leon believes that catching every criminal with an illegal Glock switch would be a constant cat-and-mouse game, but changing the design of Glocks sold in the future could render existing Glock switches obsolete over time.
Source: Youtube
