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The S&W M&P 15 Sporter II was the rifle the murderer used in the Chabad of Poway attack. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The gun banners’ quest to bankrupt the firearms industry via frivolous lawsuits gained some ground last week when a California judge allowed a case against Smith & Wesson to move forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smith & Wesson was hoping that the court would dismiss the suit under the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA)<\/a>, which shields gun makers and sellers from being held liable for the criminal acts of third parties. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Judge Kenneth J. Medel of the Superior Court of California for San Diego County denied the gun company\u2019s motion for dismissal. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brady Campaign lawyers, who are representing the plaintiffs, cheered the decision.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cToday\u2019s judgment is a victory, and an important step on the road to justice for the victims of the shooting at Chabad of Poway Synagogue, and all Americans who believe that the gun industry is not above the law. We look forward to proving our case in court, and working to prevent future tragedies,\u201d said Jonathan Lowy, Brady Chief Counsel and Vice President of Legal, in a press release<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brady sued the gun maker and an FFL earlier this year for it calls \u201cirresponsible and unlawful conduct by a firearms manufacturer and seller for making, marketing, or selling weapons in an unsafe and illegal manner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It arises from an April 2019 incident in which a 20-year-old man who had made anti-Semitic statements killed one person at Chabad of Poway synagogue and wounded three others. He used a Smith & Wesson Model M&P 15 Sport II to commit the crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plaintiffs have also accused San Diego Guns, the dealer, of unlawfully selling the man the rifle, his parents for facilitating their son\u2019s behavior, and California\u2019s Fish and Wildlife Department for not conducting a proper background check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEE ALSO: Shannon Watts Claims Victory for Shutting Down Sale of Lego Glock, the \u2018Block19\u2019<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The suit alleges that Smith & Wesson\u2019s rifle could be easily modified into an \u201cassault weapon\u201d in violation of California law or to \u201cfire automatically,\u201d according to a statement from Brady. The group also claims the gun maker \u201cmarketed the rifle in violation of California\u2019s unfair business practices law, in a manner attractive to customers like the shooter, young men predisposed to violence.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brady was inspired to take legal action by the success of a similar lawsuit filed against Remington Arms<\/a> for the 2012 mass killing at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the firearms industry trade association, told GunsAmerica via email that, despite the Sandy Hook suit, Judge Medel’s decision is a “departure from legal precedent.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The decision to allow this lawsuit to move ahead under grounds that the manufacturer is not protected by the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) is a departure from legal precedent,” said Mark Oliva, NSSF director of public affairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“No manufacturers have ever advocated for the criminal misuse of a firearm. In fact, Smith & Wesson participates the firearm industry\u2019s Real Solutions\u00ae campaign<\/a> which aims to keep firearms from prohibited individuals,” he continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oliva indicated that in the end, this case will fall to pieces as there was only one party ultimately responsible for the tragedy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Facts in the case matter. The firearm produced by the manufacturer is lawful. There was no attempt to modify this firearm, making allegations of firearms being designed to be easily modified to circumvent federal law clearly a politically-driven agenda. The party responsible for the horrific crimes at the Chabad of Poway Synagogue is the murderer who callously ignored the respect for innocent lives and the laws in place to protect those lives,” said Oliva. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“NSSF is confident that, while this case was allowed to move forward, it will ultimately show the only person responsible for these horrific crimes is the individual that committed them,” he concluded <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the Complaint<\/strong> Per Brady Campaign:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Filed in June 2020<\/a>, the complaint alleges that Smith & Wesson negligently designed and unlawfully marketed the rifle. The complaint also alleges that the dealer violated California law which prohibited transferring the Shooter the weapon due to his age unless he presented a valid California hunting license. The Complaint alleges that the Shooter presented a California hunting license which was not yet in effect. The complaint also includes claims for which Neil Gilmor from the Law firm Artiano Shinoff and the Law Offices of Sheldon A. Ostroff are representing the plaintiffs for negligent or intentional torts against the State of California, the shooter and the shooter\u2019s family.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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