A federal judge in Manhattan has issued a court order permanently blocking a Florida gun retailer from selling certain gun parts in New York. The retailer, known for selling unfinished gun bodies without serial numbers, which are used to make untraceable “ghost guns,” has been banned from selling or delivering these parts in the state. The court ruled in favor of the New York Attorney General, Letitia James, who secured a $7.8 million judgment and a permanent injunction against the gun retailer. This decision is significant as it aims to regulate the sale of gun parts that can potentially be used to assemble untraceable firearms, which poses a threat to public safety.

Gun Retailer Ordered to Pay $7.8 Million

A federal court in New York has fined a Florida gun retailer a staggering $7.8 million and imposed a permanent ban on their sale of certain gun parts in the state. The retailer’s business model involved selling unfinished gun bodies without serial numbers, commonly known as “ghost guns.” These parts can be purchased and assembled to create firearms without traceable markings, making them attractive to individuals seeking unregistered weapons. New York Attorney General, Letitia James, filed a lawsuit against the gun retailer, stating that their actions compromised public safety and violated state laws.

New York’s Victory Against ‘Ghost Gun’ Seller

The New York Attorney General’s office achieved a significant victory in their fight against the illegal sale of untraceable firearms. A federal judge in Manhattan issued a court order permanently blocking a Florida gun retailer from selling specific gun parts in New York. The retailer specialized in unfinished gun bodies that lacked serial numbers, commonly referred to as “ghost guns.” Attorney General Letitia James spearheaded this legal action, resulting in a $7.8 million judgment against the gun retailer. In addition to the financial penalty, the court also imposed a permanent injunction on the retailer’s operations within the state.

Impact on Public Safety

The court order permanently bans a Florida gun retailer from selling certain gun parts in New York.

The retailer had been selling unfinished gun bodies without serial numbers, known as “ghost guns.”

Untraceable firearms assembled from these parts pose a potential threat to public safety.

New York Attorney General, Letitia James, secured a $7.8 million judgment and a permanent injunction against the gun retailer.

“Ghost guns, assembled from unfinished gun bodies without serial numbers, can easily fall into the wrong hands and be used for illicit purposes. This court order is a significant step in protecting the public from the dangers associated with untraceable firearms.”

This court ruling signifies a victory for New York’s efforts to curb the sale of untraceable firearms. By permanently blocking the Florida gun retailer from selling certain gun parts, the court has taken a proactive stance in protecting public safety. The New York Attorney General, Letitia James, has been instrumental in securing a $7.8 million judgment, ensuring financial accountability for the gun retailer’s actions. With the permanent injunction in place, the sale and delivery of these specific gun parts will no longer be allowed in the state, minimizing the risk of untraceable firearms being assembled and used for illicit purposes.