Criminal Law - Rapid-Fire Activator - Switch/Auto-Sear

This Maryland law updates criminal statutes to explicitly ban the manufacture, sale, possession, and transport of a device known as a "switch/auto-sear," which is designed to allow a firearm to fire multiple shots with a single trigger pull. By adding this specific device to the legal definition of a "rapid fire activator," the bill enables law enforcement to seize and dispose of these items as contraband. The legislation also broadens existing penalties to apply to anyone who uses such a device while committing a felony or a crime of violence, ensuring that this specific modification is treated with the same restrictions as other prohibited weapon attachments.