Shame and blame the gun manufacturer because that is an effortless alternative.
When a lawyer falls asleep, he counts money, not sheep.
Boo, the AR-15 is scary and will randomly shoot innocent people. Detect my sarcasm?
Guns are easy targets, and in my opinion, lazy lawyers play on the emotions of the sheeple. It takes little brain function to blame the gun because the “thing” does not testify and opposes accountability. You can’t put a gun on the stand and cross-examine it. Therefore, go after the gun manufacturer and seem to care for the families of those who were impacted. Contact the media, cry fake tears, get your 10 minutes of fame, and appear to be a loving individual.
When a police officer shoots and kills an innocent person, the question that needs to be answered is straightforward: who is responsible? Is it the gun? The manufacturer of firearms? Could it be that the officer is responsible? Is there a chance that the victim is the one who is to blame? After all, it is possible that the individual in question was incompetent and died as a result of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Although some believe that the advertising of firearms by manufacturers has a direct impact on the actions of a shooter, I do not agree with that viewpoint at all.
Dodge vs. Remington
Nine families affected by the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting have reached a settlement of $73 million in a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the firearm (Remington) that was used to take the lives of 20 first graders and six educators in 2012. In 2015, the victims’ families and one survivor filed a lawsuit against Remington, claiming the business had no business selling the public a weapon of that level of danger. The group claimed its primary goal was to make the gun industry more accountable for its goods and advertising practices to reduce the likelihood of future mass shootings. I disagree, and below, I offer my reasons.
Dodge advertises that the Hellcat can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3.6 seconds, while the Demon takes only 2.3 seconds. That is impressive for a young person (or someone of any age), but it is also dangerous if the driver lacks experience and responsibility. Therefore, why is Dodge not held responsible for the direct influence of a driver who causes a collision and renders death when speeding? Overall, the Dodge Hellcat commercials are pretty cool, and I can see how the thrill of driving one would entice a younger demographic. The most crucial thing is that, like gun manufacturers, Dodge will have to face the music for their irresponsible advertising that killed and injured so many people.
Hellcat Safety
The Hellcat offers advanced safety features such as blind-spot monitoring, automatic high-beam headlamps, and adaptive cruise control to ensure your drives are as safe as they are exhilarating. However, a careless driver couldn’t care less about those safety features that are standard for the Hellcat, and all the safety features equipped will not prevent reckless driving.
AR-15 Safety
Similar to a responsible driver, a reliable gun owner will utilize safety when necessary. The safety selector is located on the gun’s left side, just above the pistol grip. A safe and semi-automatic mode will be available on the majority of ARs. Move the safety selector so the little arrow is pointing to “safe.”. Dodge is not responsible for a careless driver, and therefore, Remington is not responsible for a careless or mentally challenged shooter.
I roamed and got off track, slightly. So, to return to the original question: in the event of a careless shooting, is the police officer or the gun manufacturer held responsible? Due to the time and brain effort required, attorneys will not sue gun manufacturers in cases where a police officer fatally shoots a civilian.
You will not see a lawsuit against Ford if an intoxicated driver kills a family of four on a Sunday drive, but you can be sure that similar lawsuits (like Sandy Hook) will persist due to the delicate nature of the equipment used to murder innocent people. Once again, hypocrisy reigns.
