Gun makers lose appeal of New York law that could make them liable for shootings
A federal appeals court upheld a New York law that may hold gun manufacturers liable when their weapons are involved in deadly shootings. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed that the 2021 law is not unconstitutional or ambiguous, requiring gun makers to adopt measures preventing unlawful use and allowing lawsuits for actions that threaten public safety. The trade group National Shooting Sports Foundation claimed the law was pre-empted by the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, but the lower court dismissed this claim. Advocates for gun violence prevention, like Everytown Law, praised the ruling, which provides a legal avenue for victims and their families to seek accountability from the firearms industry. Judge Dennis Jacobs noted the law’s intent to navigate around federal statutes but acknowledged some legitimate applications.
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