John–

For too long, many gun manufacturers have been reckless and have faced
almost no consequences.

We will not let this dangerous behavior continue unchecked.

Today in Highland Park, Illinois, Everytown Law's litigators joined with
survivors to announce a groundbreaking lawsuit: To hold Smith & Wesson
legally accountable for its role in the July 4th mass shooting in Highland
Park. [ [link removed] ]Gun manufacturers must change their reckless business practices
before they lead to more lives destroyed.

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The lawsuit alleges that Smith & Wesson bears part of the legal
responsibility for the July 4th mass shooting in Highland Park, where
seven people were killed and at least 48 were wounded.

According to the complaint, gun manufacturers like Smith & Wesson have
encouraged young men like the shooter in Highland Park to arm themselves
with assault rifles, using marketing that appeals to a certain subset who
harbor violent fantasies.

The survivors allege that, when these consumers foreseeably use Smith &
Wesson assault rifles in mass shootings, the families and communities
affected suffer while the gun manufacturer celebrates a boost to its
bottom line. Instead of taking steps to stop this senseless slaughter, the
lawsuit alleges that Smith & Wesson enables it through its reckless
marketing.

We've seen this pattern play out time and again, according to the
suit—Smith & Wesson's M&P rifles have been repeatedly used in several mass
shootings, including those in Aurora, Colorado; San Bernardino,
California; and Parkland, Florida.

The complaint alleges that the company's refusal to acknowledge its role
in tragedies like Highland Park and its continued use of negligent and
unlawful marketing and sales practices poses a clear and unacceptable risk
to public safety.

Our communities cannot afford this recklessness any longer. Gun
manufacturers must put public safety first.

Nick Suplina
He/Him/His
Senior VP of Law and Policy
Everytown for Gun Safety


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