“Machine gun conversion devices have no place in a civilized society. Make sure there are real consequences if someone is caught with them.”

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“Machine gun conversion devices have no place in a civilized society. Make sure there are real consequences if someone is caught with them.”

JEFFERSON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY DANNY CARR; AL.COM, FEB. 10.

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