New lawsuit filed to destroy gun companies. This may be the weakest attempt yet…

Published on March 16, 2023
Duration: 6:22

This video discusses a new lawsuit filed against gun manufacturer Sturm Ruger & Co. by the son of a victim from the 2021 Colorado supermarket shooting. The lawsuit, filed in Connecticut, alleges reckless marketing of the AR556 pistol, specifically targeting young individuals and promoting its 'killing capability.' The speaker highlights the lawsuit's timing, venue choice (Connecticut for an event in Colorado), and proximity to the statute of limitations expiration as potentially indicative of motives beyond gun control, suggesting a focus on financial gain for the legal team. It also touches upon the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) and how previous court rulings, like the Sandy Hook case against Remington, have created exceptions that plaintiffs are attempting to leverage.

Quick Summary

A new lawsuit targets gun manufacturer Sturm Ruger & Co., alleging reckless marketing of its AR556 pistol in connection with a 2021 Colorado shooting. Filed in Connecticut, the suit claims the marketing appealed to young individuals and glorified lone shooters, attempting to circumvent the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) by following precedents set by the Sandy Hook litigation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: New Lawsuit Against Gun Companies
  2. 00:09Left's Push to Destroy Gun Manufacturers
  3. 00:44Sponsor: LAS Concealment Holsters
  4. 00:71Gun Control Efforts: Executive Orders & Congressional Hearings
  5. 00:92Mexico's Lawsuit Against US Gun Manufacturers
  6. 01:01New Lawsuit: Son Sues Ruger After Colorado Shooting
  7. 01:23Lawsuit Venue: Connecticut vs. Colorado Incident
  8. 01:31Marketing Claims: AR556 Pistol and Sandy Hook Precedent
  9. 01:48Litigation Roadmap: Sandy Hook Settlement Impact
  10. 02:06Critique: Thinness of the Lawsuit's Claims
  11. 02:12Lawyer's Statement: Marketing to Minors & Moral Responsibility
  12. 02:28Coincidences: Venue, Statute of Limitations, and Timing
  13. 02:49Statute of Limitations and Class Action Push
  14. 02:78Lawyer's Profitability vs. Gun Control Agenda
  15. 02:91PLCAA and Legal Loopholes
  16. 03:17Remington Settlement and Connecticut Supreme Court Ruling
  17. 03:37Focus on Money: Individual Lawyer's Profit
  18. 03:59Subverting the System: Back-End Legal Strategies
  19. 03:71Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new lawsuit against gun companies alleging?

A new lawsuit filed against Sturm Ruger & Co. alleges that the company engaged in reckless and immoral marketing of its AR556 pistol. The suit claims the marketing appealed to the militarization of young individuals and glorified lone shooters, particularly in the context of mass shootings.

What is PLCAA and how does it relate to gun lawsuits?

PLCAA, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, is a federal law from 2005 that generally shields gun manufacturers from liability for criminal misuse of their products. However, there are exceptions, such as marketing practices, which have been leveraged in past lawsuits like the one against Remington.

Why is the lawsuit being filed in Connecticut for an incident in Colorado?

The lawsuit against Sturm Ruger & Co. was filed in Connecticut, where the company is based, despite the shooting occurring in Colorado. The speaker suggests this venue choice, along with the timing near the statute of limitations, might indicate motives beyond just gun control, potentially focusing on financial gain for the legal team.

What precedent is this lawsuit following?

This lawsuit appears to be following the litigation roadmap set by the families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims. In that case, Remington's insurance company and lawyers settled, and the Connecticut Supreme Court allowed a suit based on marketing practices, which this new lawsuit attempts to replicate.

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