Texas Launches Operation to Curb 3D-Printed Machine Gun Converters

Federal and state authorities target illegal devices turning semi-automatic weapons into machine guns, posing significant risks to public safety.

Operation Texas Kill Switch aims to eliminate machine gun conversion devices, also known as switches, across the state.
Switches can be produced using 3D printers in minutes and allow firearms to fire multiple rounds with a single trigger pull.
ATF agents report a dramatic increase in the seizure of these devices, with nearly 1,000 confiscated in Texas between 2017 and 2023.
Possession of a switch is illegal under federal law, carrying severe penalties including up to 10 years in prison.
Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for tips leading to arrests or prosecutions related to these devices.