D.C. firearms lawsuit dismissed

May 24, 2006

NH Business Review Staff,

A Superior Court judge in the District of Columbia has dismissed the District’s lawsuit against various manufacturers, importers and distributors of firearms, including Sturm, Ruger & Co.

The suit sought to hold gun manufacturers liable for guns being brought into the District from states with more relaxed gun laws and for the crimes that were committed by the sale of illegal weapons.

Only law enforcement officers are allowed to carry firearms in the District.

The judge ruled that the District and the federal government have two different policies, and that the lawsuit – filed by the city and victims of gun violence – shouldn’t be allowed to continue because federal law is designed to stop such suits.

The plaintiffs also tried to argue that the federal law is unconstitutional, but the judge rejected that claim.

“This is the latest in a long series of victories for the rule of law, fundamental fairness, and individual responsibility,” said Sturm, Ruger President Stephen L. Sanetti. – JEFF FEINGOLD

Categories: News

More news from NHBR:

The Bottom Line: Planet Fitness, White Mountains Partners and Albany International

A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide

Swings in the global energy market reach NH

Petroleum energy prices are rising globally, and New Hampshire is not immune to this increase. Sharp upward pressures on prices, particularly for crude oil, pose a new challenge to household budgets in the Granite State.

Wilcox Industries eyes 12-story expansion called ‘gem of Newington’

Wilcox Industries, a military and law enforcement tactical equipment developer and manufacturer, is planning a major addition to its headquarters that would house partner businesses in the electrooptics industry.

Take 5: Outdoor recreation sector, fuel prices and remote workers

NH Business Review's biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics

SBA announces National Small Business Week 2026 award winners

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) earlier this month announced its 2026 New Hampshire Small Business Award winners.

CCSNH receives funding to fill growing workforce demands for energy contractors

The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) and Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) received approval for a $1.2 million Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) grant from the New Hampshire Executive Council to meet workforce needs for energy contractors.

Surviving ‘The Pitt’

Hit HBO medical drama underscores the impact of stress in the workplace

Q&A with Taylor Community President & CEO Michael Flaherty

Since Michael Flaherty joined Taylor Community as president and CEO more than a decade ago, the Lakes Region continuing care retirement community (CCRC) has grown to three sites, expanding form its Laconia flagship to locations in Wolfeboro and one in Meredith that it acquired from other providers.