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Old 08-01-2019, 7:59 PM
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Default Remington Appeals to SCOTUS (Remington vs Soto et al); Update: Remington Makes Offer

Gunmaker Asks Supreme Court to Hear Sandy Hook Appeal

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The maker of the rifle used in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear its appeal of a Connecticut court ruling that reinstated a wrongful death lawsuit against the company.
The article includes a .pdf copy of the appeal.

Here's a direct link to the .pdf of the appeal.

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The question presented is whether the PLCAA’s predicate exception encompasses alleged violations of broad, generally applicable state statutes, such as the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, which forbids “unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.”
If you need to catch up, here's a summary of the Connecticut Supreme Court decision by fiddletown.

Links to the documents filed in this case can now be found in Post #5 below.

Update: See Post #62

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Old 08-02-2019, 8:02 AM
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It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

Even though the situation in Connecticut, that prompted the appeals court to allow the lawsuit to go forward, may not necessarily apply in other states, it would not make a favorable precedent if the suit succeeds in holding the manufacturer responsible.
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I wonder how many wrongful death suits Connecticut has filed and have been upheld against Dodge, Ford, Toyota, BMW, and other car manufacturers for the deaths caused by drunk drivers?
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An even better question: How many times has CT sued Ferrari, Lamborghini, Toyota, Ford, Dodge, or anyone else marketing insanely powerful sports cars and "drag racers"? Honestly, look at just Dodge. The Challenger Hellcat has 707Hp! Nobody NEEDS that much power? Look at their ads, always zooming around, acting like race car drivers on public streets.

How many have died in street racing accidents because of these overpowered Drag Racers? It is deceptive and unfair to market these passenger cars using race car imagery! They are deliberately setting up a Drag Racer image to sell these needlessly powerful cars! Won't someone think of the children!!!

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A number of briefs were filed in the last couple of days related to this appeal.

A list with links to the documents for the case can be found... Here.

The AP reported on this, stating...

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Officials in the 10 conservative states, 22 House Republicans and the NRA are among groups that filed briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday and Wednesday. They urged justices to overturn the Connecticut decision, citing a much-debated 2005 federal law that shields gun-makers from liability, in most cases, when their products are used in crimes.
Other groups include NSSF, GOA, Professors of Second Amendment Law, CATO Institute, Firearms Policy Coalition, Firearms Policy Foundation, California Gun Rights Foundation, Madison Society Foundation, Independence Institute

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I'm betting SCOTUS takes this case without addressing the 2A.
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I'm betting SCOTUS takes this case without addressing the 2A.
Correct, and it will be a summary judgement. It's a ridiculous case on the face of it. SCOTUS won't waste time.

Everyone involved in the lower judgement should be relieved of duty.
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Correct, and it will be a summary judgement. It's a ridiculous case on the face of it. SCOTUS won't waste time.

Everyone involved in the lower judgement should be relieved of duty.
Truly- activist Judges making a statement.
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I'm betting SCOTUS takes this case without addressing the 2A.
I'm betting they ignore this case like dozens of others stuck in the pipeline.
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It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

Even though the situation in Connecticut, that prompted the appeals court to allow the lawsuit to go forward, may not necessarily apply in other states, it would not make a favorable precedent if the suit succeeds in holding the manufacturer responsible.
If it plays out badly, firearms are going to get a lot more expensive on behalf of manufacturers.
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While we await new developments, I thought today's piece by The National Review, if nothing else, ended... interestingly.

Frivolous Lawsuits Once Again Threaten the Gun Industry

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...If the PLCAA doesn’t mean much, the Second Amendment itself won’t mean much, either... The Supreme Court needs to take this case — and then nuke it into oblivion.
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A brief in opposition was filed by Soto on 10/4. Distilled down, the opposition argument boils down to two, basic premises...


This Court Lacks Jurisdiction

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...the decision below is not a final judgment because it neither finally accepts nor finally rejects petitioners’ PLCAA defense. This Court has never understood Section 1257(a) to authorize review of such intermediate rulings, and this is surely not the case in which to rewrite the rules governing the Court’s jurisdiction... petitioners will have a future opportunity to request review in this Court. Granting review now would cast aside all the norms of restraint and selectivity that have marked this Court’s Section 1257(a) jurisprudence...
The Decision Does Not Warrant This Court’s Review

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No Division of Authority Exists... The Connecticut Supreme Court Reached the Correct Result... The Interlocutory Decision Will Not Have The Broad Effects That Petitioners Claim...
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DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/8/2019.

Also, from 10/18: Reply of petitioners Remington Arms Co., LLC, et al.
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Supreme Court lets Sandy Hook shooting lawsuit go forward

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The Supreme Court said Tuesday that a survivor and relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting can pursue their lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill 26 people.

The justices rejected an appeal from Remington Arms that argued it should be shielded by a 2005 federal law preventing most lawsuits against firearms manufacturers when their products are used in crimes...
According to NPR...

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The court opted not to hear the gun-maker's appeal, in a decision that was announced Tuesday morning. The justices did not include any comment about the case, Remington Arms Co. v. Soto, as they turned it away.

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This article is appearing all over the internet news today.

Supreme Court refuses to block lawsuit against gun manufacturer brought by Sandy Hook families

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The justices' action allows a lawsuit filed by parents of Sandy Hook Elementary School victims to move forward at the state level, on the allegation that Remington Arms Co. marketed the military-style rifle used in the mass shooting "for use in assaults against human beings."
I tried to find where Remington actually advertised "for use in assaults against human beings." but could not find it.

Is this purely made up and a complete lie?

Anyone find the actual Remington Ad?
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Old 11-12-2019, 8:12 AM
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This article is appearing all over the internet news today.

Supreme Court refuses to block lawsuit against gun manufacturer brought by Sandy Hook families

The following appears in these articles:



I tried to find where Remington actually advertised "for use in assaults against human beings." but could not find it.

Is this purely made up and a complete lie?

Anyone find the actual Remington Ad?
I doubt such a statement in advertisement ever existed. The Plaintiff's team will likely try to connect the dots to create an illusion of such alleged intent.
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Wow. This could destroy the gun industry.

Having manufactures spending tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars for 1 case where a firearm was used illegally is hard enough. Now what if they have 10, 20, 50 cases in one year filed against them?
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The case is based upon the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act. The theory being that the AR-15 in question was marketed by Remington in a way that led to the Sandy Hook shooting. Apparently SCOTUS thinks that unfair marketing is a loophole in the PLCAA. All you need is 4 justices to grant cert, so don't just blame the libs on the court.

Here's the ad:



I think the real problem for the plaintiffs is to prove that the shooter actually saw the ad, because the statute does seem to require causation:

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Sec. 42-110g. Action for damages. Class actions. Costs and fees. Equitable relief. Jury trial. (a) Any person who suffers any ascertainable loss of money or property, real or personal, as a result of the use or employment of a method, act or practice prohibited by section 42-110b, may bring an action in the judicial district in which the plaintiff or defendant resides or has his principal place of business or is doing business, to recover actual damages. Proof of public interest or public injury shall not be required in any action brought under this section. The court may, in its discretion, award punitive damages and may provide such equitable relief as it deems necessary or proper.
I notice that the plaintiff's attorney is claiming this:

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"It wasn't just that they marketed the weapon looking for people with the characteristics of Adam Lanza. It's that Adam Lanza heard the message, and was driven specifically to the Bushmaster for his weapon for this combat mission."
Nice theory counselor, but it might be hard to prove. Especially since his mother bought the AR15 in question.

I would point out that most states have this sort of law. California arguably has three such laws, B&P 17200 (Unfair Competition), B&P 17500 (False Advertising), and Cal Civ Code 1750 (California Consumers Legal Remedies Act).
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The case is based upon the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act. The theory being that the AR-15 in question was marketed by Remington in a way that led to the Sandy Hook shooting. Apparently SCOTUS thinks that unfair marketing is a loophole in the PLCAA. All you need is 4 justices to grant cert, so don't just blame the libs on the court.

Here's the ad:



I think the real problem for the plaintiffs is to prove that the shooter actually saw the ad, because the statute does seem to require causation:



I notice that the plaintiff's attorney is claiming this:



Nice theory counselor, but it might be hard to prove. Especially since his mother bought the AR15 in question.

I would point out that most states have this sort of law. California arguably has three such laws, B&P 17200 (Unfair Competition), B&P 17500 (False Advertising), and Cal Civ Code 1750 (California Consumers Legal Remedies Act).
Actually, it's not a 'loophole.' There are specific 'exceptions' written into the PLCAA.

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First Exception: An action brought against a transferor convicted under 18 U.S.C. § 924(h), or a comparable or identical state felony law, by a party directly harmed by the conduct of which the transferee is so convicted...

Second Exception: An action brought against a seller for negligent entrustment or negligence per se...

Third Exception: An action in which a manufacturer or seller of a qualified product violated a state or federal law applicable to the sale or marketing of the product, and the violation was a proximate cause of the harm for which relief is sought including:
(I) any case in which the manufacturer or seller knowingly made any false entry in, or failed to make appropriate entry in, any record required to be kept under Federal or State law with respect to the qualified product, or aided, abetted, or conspired with any person in making any false or fictitious oral or written statement with respect to any fact material to the lawfulness of the sale or other disposition of a qualified product; or
(II) any case in which the manufacturer or seller aided, abetted, or conspired with any other person to sell or otherwise dispose of a qualified product, knowing, or having reasonable cause to believe, that the actual buyer of the qualified product was prohibited from possessing or receiving a firearm or ammunition under 18 U.S.C. § 922 (g) or (n)...

Fourth Exception: An action for breach of contract or warranty in connection with the purchase of the product.

Fifth Exception: An action for death, physical injuries or property damage resulting directly from a defect in design or manufacture of the product, when used as intended or in a reasonably foreseeable manner, except that where the discharge of the product was caused by a volitional act that constituted a criminal offense, then such act shall be considered the sole proximate cause of any resulting death, personal injuries or property damage...

Sixth Exception: An action or proceeding commenced by the Attorney General to enforce the provisions of chapter 44 of title 18 or chapter 53 of title 26...
It might help to note Fiddletown's summary.

Insofar as proving that the advertising directly impacted Lanza's "acquisition," a couple of things to bear in mind. First, he was denied actual purchase, ostensibly because...

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...Sources said he entered the store “earlier in the week” in the Newtown area and inquired about buying one rifle. He was only 20 years old, and did not have a permit for firearms, and was told about a 14-day background check that would have to be done, the sources said.

“He didn’t want to wait the 14 days,” said one source, declining to be identified because the case is still under review. “So they denied him. The sale did not take place.”...
As Breitbart would note in 2013... Sandy Hook Report: Adam Lanza Broke Laws to Acquire Guns, Broke More Laws Using Them

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All of the guns were lawfully purchased by Lanza’s mother, as was all the ammunition. Lanza then bypassed all gun control by stealing the firearms before using them to carry out his heinous crimes.
My suspicion is that the underlying point to this lawsuit is "information" which can be gleaned in discovery, particularly given, as you note, the long-shot nature in that Lanza did not legally obtain the firearms. As noted in the AP piece...

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...The families' lawyer, Joshua Koskoff, said the next step will be the discovery phase in which Remington will be compelled to disclose certain internal company documents.

"The families are just universally happy with this result," he said. "They have wanted nothing more out of this case than to shed light on the conduct of the manufacturer of the weapon that was the source of taking the lives of their loved ones."...
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Well the libs in the country have finally found a way to get at the 2nd.
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Actually, it's not a 'loophole.' There are specific 'exceptions' written into the PLCAA.
With respect, I was trying to type a quick summary on an iPhone - my PC being dead - using layman's terms, not a friend of the court brief, so let's not get into a semantics debate.

Rest assured, I have read the PLCAA. But, the sections you provide, 15 USC 7903 (5)(A)(iii)(I-II), do not necessarily suggest that unfair or misleading advertising are per se exceptions. They suggest misleading ads about the legality of the gun would be exceptions, like an ad marketing a "California legal assault rifle" when they are not in fact CA legal. Or an ad guiding prohibited possessors how to obtain guns, e.g., "Get your man card back by stealing your mom's AR-15."

So the Remington ad would be a broad interpretation of 15 USC 7903 (5)(A)(iii)(I) when viewed in light of the legislative history and intent of the PLCAA, IMO. That purpose and intent was to stop this exact sort of suit, IMO. If I were Remington's counsel, I'd make extensive use the word "loophole."

My point was also to highlight the distinction between unlawful and unfair (PLCAA says unlawful, or "violates", not unfair], which is what makes these state laws so pernicious. It's one thing to prove illegality, i.e., violating a statute like fraud or even false claims about a pill enhancing male libido. But you can basically sue claiming anything is "unfair."

I've been wondering if courts might someday strike down these state "unfair" laws altogether as unconstitutionally vague and therefor violate due process, as they have with excessive punitive damage awards.

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My suspicion is that the underlying point to this lawsuit is "information" which can be gleaned in discovery, particularly given, as you note, the long-shot nature in that Lanza did not legally obtain the firearms. As noted in the AP piece...
Yes it will provide a "roadmap" for other suits as AP says, but plaintiffs still must prove causation. I don't know how you do that unless you find proof a shooter saw the ad and acted pursuant to its message. I mean, I look at AR's and related parts several times a week and I don't remember what any of the ads said. And even if I did, the ads aren't the reason I buy an AR.

This Lanza psycho had a lot of evidence of having read about school shootings dating back to 1891. But not, say, a man card Remington AR ad in a magazine circled in red pen with notations, "Yes! This is how I can be a man, steal mom's AR and shoot a bunch of kids!" He was also carrying a Glock.
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The problem with the SCOTUS decision isn't that the plaintiffs may win the lawsuit. That is very unlikely to happen considering they have to prove the Lanza decided to shoot all those kids because he saw the rifle advertising.
The real problem is everyone who has a family member shot by a murderer can now sue the manufacturer of the gun used in the crime. Despite what most people believe because of the leftist propaganda, gun manufacturers are not huge multi-billion dollar corporations. They operate on slim profit margins and the huge legal expenses required to defend themselves over and over, each time someone brings a lawsuit could put them out of business for good. Which is exactly what the left wants. They don't want justice for the victims, they don't want firearm crime prevention; what they really want is the entire American firearm industry to go bankrupt and with it the abolition of the 2nd Amendment.
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Political issues aside, that ad IS very cringey.

If anyone here is associating their firearms with manliness, I don't wanna know ya. And since companies don't throw ads out there willy-nilly without knowing their audience, I'd say there ARE a lot of people who associate firearms with dick size.

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The Supreme Court said Tuesday that a survivor and relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting can pursue their lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill 26 people.

The justices rejected an appeal from Remington Arms that argued it should be shielded by a 2005 federal law preventing most lawsuits against firearms manufacturers when their products are used in crimes...
Does anyone have a reasonable theory as to why the court decided not to dismiss this case?
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Adam Lanza murdered the legal owner of the Bushmaster in order to take possession of the weapon he used to do his mayhem.
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This is just racking up the legal fees Remington is going to recover. People will be "outraged" by it too...
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The real problem is everyone who has a family member shot by a murderer can now sue the manufacturer of the gun used in the crime.
As explained by Fiddletown, the Plaintiff's suit is not premised upon negligence or defective product. https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/...3&postcount=16. In the absence of negligence or defective product, the Plaintiff must plead and prove a different body of law such as false advertising or unfair business practices. Review Connecticut Civil Procedure. As explained comprehensively by Fiddletown, the Remington case is in the initial stages, wherein the form of the pleadings is disputed, i.e. whether, accepting the facts as true, the plaintiffs plead sufficient facts under a cognizable theory of law (the Plaintiff need not prove the facts, nor can the defendant assail the facts as plead). That someone plead a cognizable cause of action under a state law not subject to the PLCAA's immunity does not automatically mean that anyone can file suit under any theory of law in every state. After discovery, the Plaintiffs must still survive a motion for summary judgment (SMJ) prior to trial (whether there are there provable facts supporting any disputed issue that the jury may review or any dispute theories of law; if there is no dispute of fact or law, the court may issue a judgment as to that undisputed issue of fact, undisputed issue of law, or an entire cause of action).

If they survive those motions, the Plaintiff's case must survive motions in limine to narrow the evidence and remaining issues for the jury. If the jury finds in the Plaintiff's favor on any theory of law permitted by the bench to proceed to a verdict, the Plaintiffs face a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or motion to set aside the judgment (JNOV/motion to set aside void judgment).

The U.S. Supreme Court denied certification for review. U.S. Supreme Court need not draft a brief or provide any reason for its denial of cert. The Connecticut Supreme Court's decision is found here: https://cases.justia.com/connecticut...?ts=1552653732 Without actually reading the Connecticut Supreme Court's decision or even addressing the decision, this dupe thread will quickly lead to another dead end.

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Political issues aside, that ad IS very cringey.

If anyone here is associating their firearms with manliness, I don't wanna know ya. And since companies don't throw ads out there willy-nilly without knowing their audience, I'd say there ARE a lot of people who associate firearms with dick size.

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I said "No, the feeling I get is one of overwhelming responsibility."
If that is the ad the plaintiffs are relaying on then it would take many illogical leaps of logic to come to the conclusion that it promotes illegal violence towards another. I see nothing "cringey" about that ad. Having your "man card reissued" can mean anything to any individual, it doesn't scream "commit murder en mass".
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it doesn't scream "commit murder en mass".
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I just worry about reverse jury nullification, and they get a bunch of liberals that want to make a point and don't care about the jury instructions and side with the families.
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Maybe I'm missing something, but I think everyone needs to take a deep breath, relax, and meditate on what the Role of the US Supreme Court is,...

That is Judicial review of lower court decisions and whether or not government operation is lawful based on the Constitution. Going directly to SCOTUS with a civil issue before it has adjudicated is generally not accepted as long as I've watched.

Until a court makes a judgement that is deemed Unconstitutional by SCOTUS, there is nothing for SCOTUS to do here.

So behind closed doors, the Lib Justices are thinking...(Constitution be dammed, We hate guns... NO)

The Conservative Justices are thinking, (Hey Wheres the beef?... NO)

So, Remington has to defend themselves in state court and use the Law as a defense. If they loose, now they have reason to appeal...up to SCOTUS.
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The problem with the SCOTUS decision isn't that the plaintiffs may win the lawsuit. That is very unlikely to happen considering they have to prove the Lanza decided to shoot all those kids because he saw the rifle advertising.
The real problem is everyone who has a family member shot by a murderer can now sue the manufacturer of the gun used in the crime. Despite what most people believe because of the leftist propaganda, gun manufacturers are not huge multi-billion dollar corporations. They operate on slim profit margins and the huge legal expenses required to defend themselves over and over, each time someone brings a lawsuit could put them out of business for good. Which is exactly what the left wants. They don't want justice for the victims, they don't want firearm crime prevention; what they really want is the entire American firearm industry to go bankrupt and with it the abolition of the 2nd Amendment.
I agree and would add the court should have upheld the law currently baring gun makers from being sued for the misuse of their products. Allowing this suit to go forward will set the wrong precedence in many other business as well and will only drive up the cost of doing business everywhere.
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Yesterday at the top of the hour swamp news, it was reported the Supreme Court rejected Remingtons appeal and the suit was allowed to continue.

Years back I wanted a device that would shut off the radio at the exact time swamp news came on and would return to my programs after they were done.
It seems I will need to use the kitchen timer to tune them out at. the top of the hour.

As others have said this is another attempt to bankrupt our gun industry !

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Anyone know how the Supreme Court Justices voted? Was it 5 to 4? Who was the trader?
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The law business at large trades Rights for cash all the time
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This is just racking up the legal fees Remington is going to recover. People will be "outraged" by it too...
Litigation ruined general aviation.

So let's see.... if you cut your hand removing an avocado seed, do you sue the knife maker or the avocado farmer... Hmmmm ....or maybe God for putting that pesky seed in there.


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There are a lot of people on here that need to read (or re-read) Sarabellums post above (#30).
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If that is the ad the plaintiffs are relaying on then it would take many illogical leaps of logic to come to the conclusion that it promotes illegal violence towards another. I see nothing "cringey" about that ad. Having your "man card reissued" can mean anything to any individual, it doesn't scream "commit murder en mass".
I agree that it does not promote mass murder. However, I disagree that it can be interpreted to mean anything other than "FEEL LIKE A MAN WITH YOUR AR15!"

"Man card" is a pretty well established bit of slang.

Going back to the actual issue, it mentions other stuff besides that ad ("promotional materials" I believe they called it) which I tried to locate but could not, but the quoted passages are pretty cringey as well.

As others have pointed out, good luck proving that the kid ever saw or was influenced by that material... and I hope that alone sinks the case. Of course, for all we know, that little psycho f*** might have had the ad blown up and framed on his wall...

Anyway, lest anyone have any doubts, I disagree with SCOTUS on this decision and agree that it has dire implications.
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