They Got it Right

The other day we wrote a scathing post about how the SCOTUS kicked the can down the road yet again when it comes to gun rights—specifically choosing to pass on so-called “Assault Weapon” bans and “High” (read: standard) capacity magazines.

However, in a refreshing bit of good news, SCOTUS has ruled on the lawsuit brought by Mexico against several U.S. gun companies (some of them importers, but most being manufacturers). In a surprising turn, the Court ruled unanimously that the lawsuit by Mexico violates the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA).

This means Mexico cannot sue U.S.-based companies such as Smith & Wesson, Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc., Beretta USA Corp., Century International Arms, Inc., Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC, Glock, Inc., and Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.

This ruling sets an important precedent—protecting American firearms manufacturers from being held liable for the criminal actions of third parties, especially when those actions take place across international borders. It’s a critical firewall against foreign governments and anti-gun lobbyists trying to dismantle the Second Amendment through legal backdoors.

One of the big plays by anti-gunners is to try to sue the gun industry into bankruptcy and shut it down through legal warfare.
Not today, Junior.