Gun

Historic $62 Million Verdict Against Hanover Armory Marks Turning Point in Gun Dealer Accountability

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BALTIMORE — A Baltimore City jury delivered a historic ruling late Monday night, awarding $62 million in damages against Hanover Armory, a Maryland-based gun retailer. This amount marks the largest jury verdict ever awarded to a gun dealer in the United States, with the case centering on the retailer’s sales of ghost gun kits. The six-member jury found Hanover Armory negligent for its role in selling untraceable and unserialized firearms, deemed ghost guns, which contributed to public safety concerns in Baltimore. After just 90 minutes of deliberation, the jury concluded that the company’s practices significantly … Read more

Baltimore Secures $62 Million Victory Against Arms Dealer in Ghost Gun Legal Battle

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Baltimore, Maryland, has secured a landmark judgment of $62 million in a lawsuit against an arms dealer held accountable for the proliferation of ghost guns in the city. The ruling underscores growing concerns around untraceable firearms and their impact on urban violence. The lawsuit was initiated by city officials, who argued that the dealer’s actions contributed significantly to the alarming rise in gun-related incidents. Ghost guns, which can be assembled without serial numbers, have emerged as a prevalent threat, complicating law enforcement efforts to track firearms involved in crimes. This ruling signals a significant shift … Read more

Lawton Police Chief Discusses Community Events, Gun Laws, and Hiring Updates in New Interview

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LAWTON, Okla. – Lawton’s police chief engaged in an informative discussion about various community initiatives during a recent special segment on local television. Chief James T. Smith joined anchors Dave Hunter and Tarra Jones to share insights on current police matters and community events. In the interview, Chief Smith addressed the pressing issue of firearm regulations, reflecting on their implications for public safety. He emphasized the department’s commitment to ensuring compliance with existing laws while fostering a constructive dialogue within the community about gun ownership and safety practices. The chief also revealed that the Lawton … Read more

Baltimore Secures $62 Million Victory in Landmark Lawsuit Targeting Ghost Gun Crisis

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Baltimore, Maryland – A jury has awarded Baltimore a staggering $62 million in a lawsuit targeting the manufacturers of “ghost guns,” firearms that can be assembled at home without serial numbers, making them largely untraceable. The decision, which was announced recently, marks a significant moment in the ongoing battle against gun violence in the city. City officials expressed their belief that this verdict will hold gun manufacturers accountable for the role their products play in contributing to Baltimore’s crime rates. The lawsuit argued that companies producing these unregulated firearms were negligent in their design and … Read more