“These gun manufacturers get away with doing nothing because nobody has been able to hold them accountable.'
When news of the Connecticut Supreme Court’s ruling on a lawsuit filed by families of Sandy Hook shooting victims reached Fred Guttenberg miles away, he rejoiced, knowing the impact it could have on gun safety and a fight of his own.
“I was thrilled,” Guttenberg told Newsweek. “These gun manufacturers get away with doing nothing because nobody has been able to hold them accountable. If you want to change the way gun safety is handled in this country, have them have to deal with the liability of what they’re doing and it’ll change.”
Guttenberg called Thursday’s ruling a “big step” in the direction of change that could possibly set a precedent for his own suit, adding that his lawyers are “aggressively studying” the court’s opinion. His lawsuit, which was filed in Broward County, Florida, is awaiting a judge’s ruling on if it can move forward.
American Outdoor Brands and Sunrise Tactical Supply, the defendants in the suit, filed a motion to dismiss the case and Guttenberg, admittedly, thought it would be a relatively quick ruling. However, it’s been more than two months and no decision has been made. Guttenberg hopes Thursday’s ruling in Connecticut means a decision in his own case could be coming soon.
Holding people accountable goes beyond just getting rid of PLCAA, Guttenberg said it’s also about enacting meaningful legislation, which for him includes instituting background checks and red flag laws and increasing the age to purchase a firearm to 21. While Guttenberg’s dedication to gun reform is deep-seated, it’s one that, looking back, he regrets not pursuing before his daughter was killed. Before February 14, 2018, he was no more clued into the gun violence and legislation in America than any other person.
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