That has the ATF actively searching for people who have devices that turn regular weapons into semi-automatic or automatic weapons.
Reed says auto sears are being used to transform weapons so a single pull of trigger automatically shoots more than one shot, without manual reloading.
“Some of the devices are very easily attached to a firearm or a weapons platform, sometimes in 60 seconds,” Reed said.
“We also have had some successful indictments concerning possession of auto sears in connection with prohibited persons also possessing firearms,” said Reed.