The lawsuit alleges that the magazine distributor, American Tactical, intentionally used reckless marketing tactics targeting young men at risk for violent behavior — deliberately marketing and selling a product used to carry out mass shootings.
Lawsuit alleges lack of safeguards, reckless marketing
The lawsuit argues there was a clear duty by American Tactical to take reasonable steps to prevent dangerous individuals who would be attracted to such a weapon accessory, like the FedEx shooter, from acquiring their product. According to a news release, the company failed to implement any protocols or safeguards.in the style of violent video games and action movies, featuring men wearing tactical vests, the news release states.
While gunmakers have been granted immunity and exempted from lawsuits over crimes committed with firearms under federal law, survivors and families of victims are increasingly trying to hold the industry accountable.
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