Videos tagged with Public Nuisance Law

This entry details the lawsuit filed by the City of Seattle against Glock, Inc., alleging complicity in the proliferation of illegal Glock switches that convert semi-automatic pistols into automatic weapons. It explores Seattle's legal arguments, Glock's potential defenses under the Protection of Lawful Commerce and Arms Act (PLCAA), and the broader implications for firearm manufacturers. The analysis highlights the legal complexities and potential political motivations behind such litigation.

This video discusses a lawsuit filed against Glock concerning its role in a mass shooting incident on the New York City subway. The lawsuit alleges negligent marketing, distribution practices, and contribution to a public nuisance, citing New York's General Business Law Section 898. The speaker expresses skepticism about the lawsuit's validity, arguing it unfairly targets manufacturers for criminal actions and potentially undermines the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.

This video discusses simultaneous lawsuits filed by Minnesota and New Jersey against Glock, alleging the company fails to prevent easy conversion of its firearms to illegal machine guns using 'switches.' The lawsuits are framed as an aggressive push by Democratic Attorneys General and gun control groups to circumvent the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). The speaker highlights the timing of these suits, their connection to previous actions by Everytown for Gun Safety and Giffords, and the legal strategies employed, including consumer protection and public nuisance laws.

This episode of Gun For Hire Radio discusses a new 'public nuisance' law in New Jersey, enacted in 2022, which the hosts believe is being used to disadvantage law-abiding citizens. They highlight concerns about potential misuse of this law and encourage listeners to stay informed and support organizations advocating for gun owners' rights, especially with upcoming elections.

This video, presented by an expert with deep knowledge of firearms law and policy, discusses a critical legal case, 'Gary vs. Glock,' that threatens the personal information of hundreds of thousands of gun owners. The case, originating from Indiana, utilizes public nuisance claims to potentially expose transaction data from retailers like Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops, impacting gun owner privacy and highlighting ongoing legal battles surrounding firearm commerce.

New Jersey's Attorney General Matthew Platkin is leveraging public nuisance laws to sue firearm retailers and manufacturers, bypassing the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). This strategy targets businesses for alleged contributions to crime, even when firearms are stolen from retailers or purchased legally out-of-state. The lawsuits aim to impose monetary damages and abatement, signaling a broader enforcement effort against the gun industry within the state.

This episode of 'This Week in Guns' by Fudd Busters covers significant legal and political developments impacting the Second Amendment. Key discussions include the dismissal of a challenge to New Jersey's gun industry liability law due to standing issues, the reinstatement of Ohio's preemption law, and the legal battles surrounding Hawaii's strict gun control measures. The hosts also analyze the implications of a Colorado court blocking an 18-to-21 age ban on firearm purchases and a Fifth Circuit ruling against lifetime gun bans for marijuana users. The episode touches on the potential misuse of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and the controversial push for a constitutional convention.

This video critiques media coverage of a gun control "victory" in New Jersey, framing it as a "pathetic" and exaggerated event. The content creator expresses skepticism about the extent of the "victory" and suggests that the media's enthusiasm indicates they are reaching for narratives due to a lack of substantive progress. The discussion implies a focus on the legal and political aspects of gun rights and the perceived bias in media reporting on the issue.

This video from Washington Gun Law, featuring President William Kirk, provides an expert analysis of proposed legislation in Washington State (SB 5078) that aims to significantly increase liability for Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs). Kirk details how the bill redefines 'public nuisance' to encompass standard firearm industry activities, grants broad investigative powers to the Attorney General, and allows for triple damages and private lawsuits, potentially putting many FFLs out of business. The video also touches on ATF Form 1 applications for SBR registration.

This video from Copper Jacket TV analyzes five proposed bills in Washington State that the speaker argues will effectively eliminate Second Amendment rights. The bills include the repeal of preemption laws, the introduction of a permit-to-purchase requirement, new training mandates, an assault weapons ban, and legislation to allow lawsuits against the firearms industry. The speaker expresses concern that these measures will create a patchwork of local gun laws and significantly restrict firearm ownership and commerce in the state.

Gun control activists are reportedly pursuing legal strategies to bankrupt firearms manufacturers by filing public nuisance lawsuits, particularly in Buffalo, New York. This approach aims to bypass direct challenges to Second Amendment rights in court, where recent rulings have been more favorable to gun owners. However, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) of 2005 is a significant legal hurdle for such litigation.

This video discusses Michael Bloomberg's renewed efforts to advance his anti-Second Amendment agenda, focusing on the 'public nuisance' law strategy. The speaker explains how this law, originating in New York, allows lawsuits against gun manufacturers for crimes committed with their products, aiming to bankrupt them. The video highlights the potential repeal of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) as a critical threat to the firearms industry.