The “Accessory” Gambit: Why the Eleventh Circuit’s Mechanical Logic Fails the Second Amendment

Summary

The article critiques the Eleventh Circuit's 2026 decision in *United States v. Alsenat*, which affirmed a conviction involving "Glock switches" (Machine Gun Conversion Devices) by categorizing them as unprotected "accessories." The author argues this "accessory gambit" mirrors a failed attempt by the City of Cincinnati to ban bump stocks, as ruled in *Buckeye Firearms Association v. City of Cincinnati*, and undermines the Second Amendment by misdefining integral firearm components.