A Baltimore City jury has awarded a landmark $62 million verdict against Hanover Armory, making it the largest jury verdict against a gun dealer in U.S. history. The six-person jury found the Maryland-based retailer negligent in its sales of ghost gun kits, which significantly contributed to rising violent crime in the city, evidenced by a staggering 1,500% increase in ghost gun recoveries from 2019 to 2022.
Throughout the trial, jurors examined compelling evidence linking Hanover Armory’s products to serious crimes, such as homicides and shootings, particularly involving prohibited purchasers like juveniles and felons. This case not only sets a historic legal precedent for holding firearm retailers accountable but also reflects a shifting legal landscape post the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in 2025 that recognizes ghost gun kits as firearms under federal law. Such a decisive ruling underscores the urgent need for accountability in the gun retail industry.
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