How Many Murders Involve ‘Glock Switches?’ You Won’t Believe How Few
Research indicates that murders involving illegally modified Glock pistols, referred to as 'Glock switches,' are extremely rare. Since 2021, there have been only 40 murders linked to these modifications, which is fewer than the number of fatal lightning strikes. Despite this, several states have enacted laws banning Glock switches, citing public safety concerns.
- ▪The Crime Prevention Research Center reported only 40 murders from 17 attacks involving Glock switches since 2021.
- ▪In comparison, the National Weather Service confirmed 81 fatal lightning strikes during the same period.
- ▪States like Connecticut, Maryland, California, and New York have passed laws banning Glock switches despite their rare use in crime.
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Handguns How Many Murders Involve ‘Glock Switches?’ You Won’t Believe How Few (Photo by Mario Villafuerte/Getty Images) Harold Hutchison Second Amendment Reporter May 29, 2026 1:16 PM ET May 29, 2026 1:16 PM ET Harold Hutchison Second Amendment Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); While anti-Second Amendment politicians have pushed laws targeting so-called “Glock switches,” their use in homicide has been rarer than fatal lightning strikes since 2021.
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