Man arrested for selling $50 3D-printed machine gun conversion kits to undercover cops — ‘Glock switches’ turn pistols into fully-automatic weapons
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. According to News4Jax, these 3D-printed devices are designed to convert semiautomatic firearms into fully automatic weapons, which is a federal offense. They were then redirected to someone with the Instagram handle “904hottshop,” who agreed to sell four 3D-printed conversion devices for $200 on August 18.
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- ▪They were then redirected to someone with the Instagram handle “904hottshop,” who agreed to sell four 3D-printed conversion devices for $200 on August 18.
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3D Printing Man arrested for selling $50 3D-printed machine gun conversion kits to undercover cops — ‘Glock switches’ turn pistols into fully-automatic weapons News By Jowi Morales Published 18 September 2026 This tiny little part is considered a machine gun, and possessing it carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) agents arrested 19-year-old Emani Rey Justavino of Jacksonville, Florida, after he sold…
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