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Glock Switch: It Doesn't Discriminate ...Get Caught and You're Going To Jail...No Matter Who You ARE!

By Gregory Kielma

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No Automatic Glock Switches — It’s Against the Law

No Automatic Glock Switches — It’s Against the Law
Gregg Kielma-Tactical K Training and Firearms
3/13/2026

At Tactical K Training and Firearms, I teach responsible firearm ownership, and that starts with understanding what is legal and what is not. One point that cannot be overstated: Glock switches (auto sears) are illegal under federal law and in the State of Florida.

A Glock switch is a conversion device that forces a semi-automatic Glock pistol to fire multiple rounds with a single pull of the trigger. Because of that function, federal law classifies a Glock switch as a machine gun all by itself — even if it’s not installed on a firearm.

That means:
• Possession is a felony, even if the device is not attached
• Manufacturing, buying, selling, or 3D printing one is illegal
• Penalties are severe, including federal prison time…10 plus years.
• There are no exceptions for civilians, none…ZERO Do not do it!

Responsible gun owners stay far away from illegal conversion devices. They put lives at risk, undermine the firearms community, and give lawmakers ammunition to push for broader restrictions on lawful gun owners.

At Tactical K Training and Firearms, we stand for safety, legality, and professionalism. There is no place, currently, for Glock switches in responsible firearm ownership. It’s the law.

Gregg Kielma