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flag Ten blue states have passed laws allowing lawsuits against gun sellers for sales to prohibited buyers, challenging federal protections.

flag Since 2021, 10 blue states have passed laws allowing lawsuits against gun manufacturers and retailers for failing to prevent sales to prohibited individuals or contributing to public safety risks, aiming to circumvent the 2005 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. flag Connecticut’s new law, effective October 2025, is the latest example, targeting companies that don’t take steps to stop illegal gun use. flag These laws rely on expanded interpretations of PLCAA exceptions, such as defective products or intentional violations of sales laws, and use theories like public nuisance or consumer protection. flag Gun rights advocates call them unconstitutional and harassing, while gun control supporters say they promote accountability and prevent future violence. flag Legal challenges are ongoing, with courts divided on whether state laws can override federal protections, leaving the future of these measures uncertain.

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