Why Is Chicago Suing Glock For Criminals Using Glock Switches? Glock doesn't even make these switches, and it's illegal to own one. So why would you sue a company over a product it doesn't even make and that is already illegal? These people are clever. They're creating state laws to circumvent federal laws, like the Illinois Firearms Industry Responsibility Act, or FIRA, passed last year. The law allows gun manufacturers to be held accountable for public harm caused by action or inaction from th