Democrats Launch Brand New Assault on Second Amendment

Democratic attorneys general launch a frivolous attack on the Second Amendment, targeting Glock over criminal misuse of their firearms.

At a Glance

  • 14 State Attorneys General sue Glock over alleged contribution to gun violence
  • Lawsuit claims Glock handguns can be easily modified into illegal machine guns
  • Critics argue the lawsuit is a politically motivated attempt to bypass federal protections
  • Gun rights advocates denounce the legal action as an unconstitutional gun control agenda

Democratic AGs Launch Coordinated Attack on Glock

In a brazen assault on the Second Amendment, 14 Democratic State Attorneys General have filed lawsuits against Glock, one of America’s most trusted firearm manufacturers. This coordinated legal action, spearheaded by New Jersey and Minnesota, accuses Glock of contributing to gun violence by producing handguns that can allegedly be modified into illegal machine guns using a so-called “Glock switch.”

The lawsuits claim that these $20 switches can transform Glock handguns into weapons capable of firing 1,200 rounds per minute. However, it’s crucial to note that Glock does not manufacture these switches, and their use is already illegal under federal law. This fact alone exposes the flawed logic behind the legal action.

Misplaced Blame and Overreach

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin, one of the leading figures in this lawsuit, made the outrageous claim that Glock has knowingly sold products that can be converted into illegal machine guns. This statement not only misrepresents the facts but also attempts to shift blame from criminals to law-abiding manufacturers.

“We sued Glock because they have knowingly sold products into our state for decades that can be easily converted into machine guns, which are illegal under state and federal law, and which are killing our residents, killing cops and killing our kids,” New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said.

This lawsuit is nothing more than a thinly veiled attempt to impose gun control through the courts, bypassing the legislative process and infringing on the rights of law-abiding citizens. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) rightly criticized these lawsuits as frivolous, pointing out that the switches in question are illegal and not manufactured by Glock.

A Dangerous Precedent

The attorneys general are seeking court orders for Glock to forfeit profits and pay restitution, with unspecified amounts. They’re also pushing for design changes to Glock’s handguns, effectively attempting to dictate how a private company should manufacture its products. This overreach sets a dangerous precedent that could have far-reaching consequences for various industries beyond firearms.

“Attorneys General Platkin and Ellison, along with the other colluding states, are attempting to extend the frivolous claims that have no foundation in law and abuse taxpayer dollars to advance an unconstitutional gun control agenda. These claims are a devious manipulation of the courts by attempting to force a gun control agenda through judicial fiat and are contrary to the will of lawmakers and are expressly prohibited by federal law. This is the very definition of ‘lawfare’ and should be rejected by the courts,” National Shooting Sports Foundation Senior Vice President Larry Keane said.

This lawsuit is part of a broader initiative by Democratic attorneys general from 15 states and the District of Columbia to hold gun companies accountable for gun violence – a precedent that would completely destroy the industry and, in turn, the Second Amendment. However, this approach ignores the root causes of crime and instead scapegoats law-abiding manufacturers and gun owners.

We’ll have to wait and see if they succeed.

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