Alabama GOP Governor Caves: Supports State-Level Gun Control for Item Already Banned Federally

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, formerly known for her stridently anti-gun stance has now caved in to gun control efforts that aim to ban Glock switch devices in Alabama even though they are already prohibited federally.

According to the Associated Press, Ivey spokesperson Gina Maiola stated that “Governor Ivey is in favor of removing dangerous Glock switches from criminal gangs.” She will also unveil other proposals to improve public safety, including those that support law enforcement efforts and fight crime. She anticipates that the package will have bipartisan support.”

Everytown for Gun Safety, a Mike Blo0mberg affiliate, praised Ivey for his gun control support while admitting the switches were already prohibited by federal law.

CBS 42 reported that state Rep. Juandalynn Givan, a Democrat from California, had introduced legislation to ban Glock switches at the state level.

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Ivey is yet to say if she would side with Democrats and ban other firearms-related items from law-abiding individuals if they became popular among criminals, as Glock switches did. She has also not said if she believes a state ban will be more successful than the federal ban.