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Gun makers lose appeal of New York law that could make them liable for shootings

NEW YORK STATE, JUL 10 – The law allows civil suits against gun makers who knowingly or recklessly endanger public safety, aiming to bypass federal protection for firearm manufacturers, the court ruled.

  • On Thursday, a federal appeals court based in Manhattan upheld a 2021 New York law that makes gun makers responsible for shootings involving their firearms within the state.
  • The law was enacted to permit legal action against members of the gun industry for irresponsible marketing and sales practices, despite legal challenges asserting that it was overridden by a federal statute enacted in 2005 designed to shield firearms manufacturers from certain lawsuits.
  • The appeals panel affirmed an Albany judge's dismissal of a facial challenge, ruling the statute is constitutional, not vague, and does not unlawfully regulate conduct outside New York.
  • Circuit Judge Dennis Jacobs concurred, stating the law's application aligns with federal law and the Constitution, though its exact limits will be clarified in future cases.
  • The ruling allows victims and cities to pursue claims against manufacturers, marking a significant legal advance in addressing gun violence in New York communities.
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Second Circuit Clears Path for Gun Violence Victims and New York Communities to Pursue Civil Accountability, reports Napoli Shkolnik

NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a decision with sweeping implications for gun violence litigation across New York State, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit today upheld the constitutionality of New York's gun industry public…

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
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