A wrongful death lawsuit alleges that Husky Armory, an unlicensed online gun dealer, sold a ghost-gun kit to 18-year-old Henry Willis of Louisville, who tragically took his own life just days after receiving the kit. The lawsuit highlights that Willis, recently diagnosed with schizophrenia and PTSD, was prohibited from purchasing firearms due to his age and mental health status, raising questions about the legality of selling such kits without proper background checks.
The suit claims that the business model of Husky Armory intentionally circumvents federal gun regulations, allowing individuals like Willis to access weapons without adequate safeguards. Advocates emphasize the rising suicide rates among youth, particularly in Kentucky, where the teen firearm suicide rate is alarmingly 82.5% higher than the national average. As this case unfolds, it could set significant precedents for accountability in online gun sales.
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