New Jersey and Minnesota hold Glock responsible for rising gun violence

In New Jersey, in recent months, Attorney General Matthew Platkin initiated a lawsuit against Glock, claiming that the company is responsible for increased gun violence in the state. Platkin asserts that Glock sells handguns that can be easily converted into automatic weapons, which he argues endangers public safety. He stated that the aim of the lawsuit is to dismantle the so-called homemade machine gun industry. This has sparked a significant reaction from gun rights advocates who argue that this approach unfairly targets legal gun manufacturers while ignoring the actual criminals who misuse these firearms. This legal action has raised concerns about the broader implications for gun rights and the potential for manufacturers to be held liable for the misuse of their products, setting a precedent that could influence future legislation. Alongside Platkin, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has expressed similar sentiments, claiming that Glock knowingly markets products that can be converted into lethal weapons, arguing that the design of Glock handguns is inherently dangerous. These attorneys are leveraging legal avenues as part of their strategy against gun manufacturers amidst a heated national debate on gun control and public safety. This new wave of lawsuits could lead to significant changes in how firearms are regulated in the United States, as advocates from both sides of the debate grapple over the right balance between personal freedom and public safety.