On June 16, 2026, the Supreme Court declined to review a challenge from the gun industry regarding a New York law. This law permits lawsuits against gun manufacturers and dealers for damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful misuse of their products. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) had sought to appeal a previous ruling from a lower court, which included Smith & Wesson and Ruger.
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Supreme Court does not review gun industry challenge to New York law
The Supreme Court has chosen not to hear a challenge from the gun industry against a New York law that allows lawsuits for harms caused by the unlawful use of firearms. The National Shooting Sports Foundation and other companies had appealed a lower court's decision.
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