Justice Department addresses unlawful machinegun conversion devices with industry and academia

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Justice Department addresses unlawful machinegun conversion devices with industry and academia

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Merrick B. Garland Attorney General at U.S. Department of Justice | Official Website

The Justice Department hosted a convening with the additive manufacturing industry, members of academia, and law enforcement partners to address the production of unlawful machinegun conversion devices. These devices convert semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic machineguns.

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, ATF Director Steven Dettelbach, and U.S. Attorney Christopher Kavanaugh for the Western District of Virginia delivered opening remarks.

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