SEATTLE — Seattle is taking legal aim at one of the most recognizable names in firearms: Glock.

City Attorney Ann Davison has filed a civil lawsuit against the gun manufacturer, accusing it of knowingly producing handguns that can be easily and illegally modified into machine guns. The lawsuit centers on the use of a device known as a “Glock switch,” which converts a semi-automatic pistol into a fully automatic weapon. According to the city, a converted Glock can fire 30 rounds in just two seconds.

The lawsuit demands that Glock redesign its popular handgun to make it more resistant to modification, arguing that the current design violates Washington’s public nuisance laws. Davison said the legal action was prompted by a request from Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes shortly after he assu

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