Video Highlights
- Philadelphia officials have filed lawsuits against Polymer 80 and JSD Supply, accusing them of selling 'ghost guns'
- The city claims that these unserialized firearms pose a threat to public health and safety
- Both companies are accused of undermining federal and state firearm laws by selling unserialized ghost gun kits without background checks
- City officials are seeking to prohibit the distribution of untraced ghost guns by these companies
- Nearly 10% of guns recovered by the Philadelphia Police Department in the past two years were privately made 'ghost guns'
- Critics argue that the lawsuit targets only 10% of the problem and does not address the larger issue of firearm violence
Video Summary
Philadelphia has taken legal action against two major suppliers of privately made firearms, Polymer 80 and JSD Supply, over the sale of so-called 'ghost guns'. These unserialized firearms, which can be purchased without background checks, are believed to pose a dire threat to public health and safety. The city claims that both companies have undermined federal and state firearm laws by marketing, selling, and distributing unserialized ghost gun kits and parts to buyers without conducting background checks or verifying their identity and age.
Mayor Jim Kenney announced the lawsuits, stating that these companies are responsible for perpetrating the city's gun violence problem and endangering the community. He emphasized that the use of ghost guns has become increasingly prevalent, with nearly 10% of guns recovered by the Philadelphia Police Department over the past two years being privately made. These untraceable weapons are often used by individuals who should never possess firearms and can even end up in the hands of unsuspecting children.
The city is seeking an injunction to prohibit both companies from distributing untraced ghost guns. This legal action comes shortly after a mass shooting in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood, in which five people were killed and five others were injured. Critics of the lawsuit argue that it is targeting only 10% of the problem and fails to address the larger issue of firearm violence in the city.
However, some view this as another frivolous lawsuit designed to put these companies out of business. They argue that the lawsuit will cost Polymer 80 and JSD Supply significant amounts of money in legal fees, without effectively addressing the root causes of gun violence in Philadelphia.
In conclusion, Philadelphia officials have taken legal action against Polymer 80 and JSD Supply, accusing them of selling unserialized ghost guns without conducting background checks. The city claims that these untraceable firearms pose a serious threat to public health and safety. While critics argue that the lawsuit does not address the larger issue of firearm violence, others see it as an attempt to put these companies out of business. The outcome of these lawsuits will have significant implications for the debate surrounding ghost guns and the regulation of privately made firearms.
