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Glock pistols popular among US criminals because they're easily modified, report says

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Everytown for Gun Safety says criminals often choose Glocks because they're relatively cheap and easy to operate and modify.

Machine gun conversion devices have increased 570% between 2017 and 2021 .

The report was released this week ahead of a conference in Baltimore hosted by Mayors Against Illegal Guns.

The organization called on Glock and other weapons manufacturers to take responsibility for their products.

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