Sandy Hook Families Reach Historic Settlement with Gun Manufacturer

FEB 16 2022·Updated JAN 3 2023

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The Facts

Families of nine of the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre victims have reached a $73M legal settlement with the maker of the gun used in the attack, Remington Arms.
Daily Caller
It's the first time a gun manufacturer has been held liable for a mass shooting.
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Families argued that the company promoted sales of the AR-15-style rifle used to unstable men like the killer responsible for the deaths of 26 people at the elementary school.
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Remington have also agreed to release thousands of pages of internal documents detailing plans to market the weapon.
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The settlement still needs a judge's approval to be finalized.
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The Spin

Left narrative

Remington's marketing -- which intentionally targeted young, at-risk males -- was morally reprehensible. This settlement brings some justice to the Sandy Hook families, and should act as a roadmap to other victims of mass shootings.

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Right narrative

This case was politicized in favour of anti-gun activists -- Remington shouldn't be made liable for Sandy Hook. The settlement sets a dangerous precedent in undermining the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.

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Narrative C

The Sandy Hook families' lawsuit fell under an exception to gun manufacturers' federal immunity - this settlement is unlikely to be widely replicated.

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