N.J. asks judge to force gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson to hand over documents on how it markets firearms

[BowhuntnHoosier]

This is just crazy how companies and we the people are being attacked. When do we stand up and end it? And how exactly do we accomplish that?

https://www.nj.com/news/2021/02/nj-...n-how-it-markets-firearms.html?outputType=amp

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[Ingomike]

It is lawfare They are just openly attacking the company to cost them money.

What BS, they are misrepresenting "the impact owning a firearm has on personal safety.” And "Some Smith & Wesson ads also promoted carrying concealed firearms without mentioning that New Jerseyans needed a permit to conceal carry, state officials wrote."

Those are some major violations of advertising! Because every single auto company ad always ends with a disclaimer that to drive you need a drivers license, vehicle license, pay certain taxes, etc. The first one is a pure opinion point.

Now will the courts turn away or make S&W spend millions to add to the price of your firearms?

 

[04FXSTS]

"Those are some major violations of advertising! Because every single auto company ad always ends with a disclaimer that to drive you need a drivers license, vehicle license, pay certain taxes, etc. The first one is a pure opinion point."

I am not planning to buy any new or used vehicle in the near future so don't really watch car ads but I do not ever remember seeing this type disclaimer. Besides that it is false, I can buy a new truck and use it on my own land and not need a driver's license, plates or insurance. Jim.

 

[Keith_Indy]

The gun manufacturer “claims that it is above the law — that it can deceive consumers and potential consumers of its products without consequence,” the state attorney general’s office wrote in court documents filed Friday.

What B.S. are they trying to prove now.

S&W - our guns go pew pew and shoot bullets.

N.J. - you didn't say you have to buy bullets in your advertisements...

 

[Ingomike]

"Those are some major violations of advertising! Because every single auto company ad always ends with a disclaimer that to drive you need a drivers license, vehicle license, pay certain taxes, etc. The first one is a pure opinion point."

I am not planning to buy any new or used vehicle in the near future so don't really watch car ads but I do not ever remember seeing this type disclaimer. Besides that it is false, I can buy a new truck and use it on my own land and not need a driver's license, plates or insurance. Jim.

Exactly, the car ad implies you can drive on the road but does not have the type of disclaimer they are saying S&W should have, and of course one could use the S&W on their private land.

 

[Leadeye]

Over the years I've come to the conclusion that if you look hard enough you can find a judge that will do about anything.

Always follow the money

 

[Biggredchev]

S&W markets their firearms? I thought people just went out and bought them after watching Jerry Miculek shoot.

 

[yote hunter]

S&W should just move out of the state to a gun friendly state , plain and simple. I wouldn't give that state another tax $$$

 

[Bill2905]

Unfortunately, these types of lawsuits reach across state lines and no manufacturer is safe from them regardless of where they are located. They are similar in ways to states suing tobacco companies. In the case of gun manufacturers, it's a BS legal tactic used to achieve a political agenda. We need stronger protections at the Federal level to prohibit these types of malicious actions.

 

[bgcatty]

If you own firearms and live in New Jersey leave now! It will only get worse! Go West 2A supporters and feel freedom.

 

[kickbacked]

Honestly not sure you need to have a great marketing department to sell firearms. Not wanting to be a victim sells firearms.

 

[BigRed]

NJ is an absolute **** hole. Even moreso when it comes to the natural rights documented in the second amendment.

Here is a book from Brian Aitken. His experience is well worth reading.


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[DadSmith]

Can we start suing alcohol makers based on their advertising?

 

[Ziggidy]

Can we start suing alcohol makers based on their advertising?

Tobacco companies?

But but but.... it’s taxable so they did not totally destroy them.


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[Chance]

How about movies? Where is the disclaimer for all of the violence? Maybe just add a PG rating to guns...lol

 

[Ziggidy]

How about movies? Where is the disclaimer for all of the violence? Maybe just add a PG rating to guns...lol

Rap music.....the list is long.

 

[Johnny C]

All the firearm manufacturers need to move to free states.

 

[55fairlane]

All the firearm manufacturers need to move to free states.

Disagree.....we need attorneys & judges who follow the law, not try and invent law that suits them or there adjective

 

[Johnny C]

Disagree.....we need attorneys & judges who follow the law, not try and invent law that suits them or there adjective

But seriously, that's not going to happen. Personally, I don't see how a manufacturer would stay in a state that is constantly trying to ban or over-regulate their products.

 

[55fairlane]

But seriously, that's not going to happen. Personally, I don't see how a manufacturer would stay in a state that is constantly trying to ban or over-regulate their products.

Its cheaper to stay then to move the equipment, fight with the union, retrain employees, ect