Louisville Republican Rep. Jason Nemes wants Kentucky’s legislature to prohibit the sale and distribution of parts that convert semiautomatic firearms to fully automatic, known as machine gun conversion devices.However, two GOP lawmakers on a committee that heard the bill Thursday voiced opposition, saying the proposal would limit Kentuckians’ Second Amendment rights.Nemes, the House Republican whip, told lawmakers on the Join…
Red state Republican triggers in-party battle with move to ban machine gun converter
September 19, 2025