Connecticut Supreme Court Rules Remington Can Be Sued Over Newtown Shooting

About this video

Colion analyzes a Connecticut Supreme Court ruling that, in his view, allows the Sandy Hook families’ lawsuit against Remington to proceed by circumventing federal gun manufacturer immunity. He argues the case is based on marketing claims he considers absurd, and contends that anti-gun groups are using litigation as a strategic tool to financially drain gun manufacturers through legal costs and discovery, regardless of whether they win, ultimately threatening the gun industry through attrition.

Key takeaways

• Colion argues the lawsuit bypasses the 2005 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act by alleging Remington’s marketing promoted hyper-masculinity and appealed to the shooter, which he characterizes as absurd and an erosion of personal responsibility
• According to Colion, the real strategy is not to win but to force expensive legal battles, gain access to internal company documents through discovery, and set precedent for copycat lawsuits that drain the gun industry financially
• Colion warns that this legal tactic, backed by what he describes as billions in anti-gun funding, could expand to target accessory manufacturers like magazine makers and represents a coordinated, multi-front assault on Second Amendment rights

Episode details: published March 15, 2019 · 5:55 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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