A bill banning Glock switches in Kentucky passed out of committee on Tuesday.

Federal law prohibits conversion devices that allow guns to be fired more rapidly, but local police chiefs say a sate ban is also necessary.

Handguns turned into machine guns may go back on the street if the law fails to fully pass, LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey said.

As law enforcement, our first priority is to protect our communities. But recently, Glock switches have posed a threat to that goal.

FIRED SEVERAL SHOTS IN FRONT OF THE STORE AFTER HIS FRIEND HAD BEEN SHOT. LOUISVILLE’S POLICE CHIEF IS URGING STATE LAWMAKERS TO PASS GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION. CHIEF PAUL HUMPHREY IS SUPPORTING HOUSE ...

Kentucky law enforcement leaders are urging the passage of House Bill 299. The bill would ban machine gun conversion devices, also known as "Glock switches." While federally illegal, a state-level ban ...