Ramsey County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A 17-year-old male from St. Paul is facing multiple felony charges after a search warrant executed by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office uncovered a cache of firearms, including devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into fully automatic machine guns.
On Friday, March 28, 2025, deputies observed the teen leaving a residence on the 900 block of Burr Street and entering a vehicle. Upon approach, they found him carrying a crossbody bag containing a Glock 10mm handgun equipped with an auto-sear switch, a green laser sight, and an extended magazine. A test fire confirmed the weapon functioned as a machine gun.
A subsequent search of the teen’s bedroom revealed eight additional firearms, including:
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Two Glock .45 handguns
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Three Draco-style pistols
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One short-barrel rifle
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Two Glock 10mm handguns
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One tan Glock handgun
Additional items found included multiple magazines, ammunition, a bullet-resistant vest, and another auto-sear switch .
The teen, who has a prior conviction for threats of violence, admitted ownership of the weapons and referred to them as his “collection.” Prosecutors are seeking to have him tried as an adult due to the severity of the charges .
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.
Did You Know?
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Auto-sear devices, often referred to as “Glock switches,” are illegal under federal law and can convert semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic weapons.
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) classifies any firearm equipped with an auto-sear as a machine gun, subject to strict regulations.
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Possession of a machine gun without proper registration is a federal offense, carrying severe penalties.