FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Louisville lawmaker plans to file legislation next year to ban machine gun conversion devices statewide.

State Rep. Jason Nemes (R-Middletown) presented his proposed legislation during the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary's meeting on Thursday, Sept. 18.

The devices, which are easily concealed modifications, can turn a common semi-automatic handgun into a fully automatic weapon and are already illegal at the federal level.

According to Nemes, the devices can be made using 3D printers or purchased online for as low as $20. These "switches" or "auto sears" are often associated with Glock handguns. Nemes said the company has submitted a letter of support for his legislation.

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