Are Gun Manufacturers Responsible for Mass Shootings?

On November 12th, 2019, the US Supreme Court rejected an appeal from the Remington Arms Company which argued that the company could not be sued for the criminal misuse of its firearms under federal law. Now, family members of those who died in the 2012 Sandy Hook Massacre will be able to proceed with their lawsuit against Remington, in which they argue that the gun manufacturer is responsible for the mass shooter’s actions. They justify this claim on that basis that the company negligently marketed a dangerous weapon to the general public. But where exactly does this line of reasoning lead to?

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