Ten gun distributors sold tens of thousands of illegal, unfinished frames and receivers later fashioned into untraceable handguns and assault-style rifles in violation of a New York public nuisance law, a new lawsuit alleges.
New York Attorney General Letitia James speak during a bill signing ceremony at the Northeast Bronx YMCA, June 6, 2022, in New York.Ten gun distributors sold tens of thousands of illegal, unfinished frames and receivers later fashioned into untraceable handguns and assault-style rifles in violation of a New York public nuisance law, aThe defendants include some of the nation's leading gun distributors, including Brownells, Indie Guns, Primary Arms and Rock Slide.
New York Attorney General Letitia James speak during a bill signing ceremony at the Northeast Bronx YMCA, June 6, 2022, in New York.Law enforcement officials have said ghost guns, created using unfinished frames and receivers, are partially responsible for the surge in gun violence and gun-related crime, especially on the streets of American cities.
According to the lawsuit, in May, an individual with a criminal background, who was legally ineligible to own or operate a firearm, received shipments from Brownells, after previously receiving shipments from Glockstore and Primary Arms. That same month, that individual allegedly used a ghost gun in a triple shooting that killed one person and injured two others in the Bronx.
Glockstore writes on its website, "You can build a completely legal handgun without any 'government oversight' aka interference…No fuss, no muss, no registration, no records." Pete Brownell, chairman of the Iowa-based Brownells, said in a statement to ABC News, "As one of the nation’s oldest, family-owned firearms retailers, Brownells has always taken its compliance obligations very seriously and we look forward to addressing these claims through the legal system."
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
New York sues 10 gun distributors for allegedly flooding streets with ghost gunsNEW YORK — (NEW YORK) -- Ten gun distributors sold tens of thousands of illegal, unfinished frames and receivers later fashioned into untraceable handguns and assault-style rifles in violation of a New York public nuisance law, a new lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges.
Baca lebih lajut »
New York City's COVID test positivity rate surpasses 10% for the first time since JanuaryData from the New York City health department shows the COVID test positivity rate has surpassed 10% for the first time since late January.
Baca lebih lajut »
Jonathan Adler Unveils ‘Atelier Adler,’ a New Creative Studio and Flagship in New YorkThe entire world of Jonathan Adler — from creation to commerce — is now housed under one roof in New York's SoHo.
Baca lebih lajut »
New York legislative text detailing new gun rules releasedUnder the new system, the state wouldn’t authorize permits for people with convictions within the past five years for driving while intoxicated, menacing or third-degree assault.
Baca lebih lajut »
New York approves new handgun rules after Supreme Court struck down previous restrictionsNew York's legislature has approved a sweeping overhaul of the state's handgun licensing rules, seeking to preserve some limits after the Supreme Court said people have a right to carry a handgun for personal protection.
Baca lebih lajut »
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs new gun legislationGov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will limit where people can carry guns. The new law is in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the state's open carry restrictions, but as CBS2's Dick Brennan reports, it's not clear if the bill will withstand legal challenges.
Baca lebih lajut »