People Breaking: Brady Campaign files suit against online retailers Recoil Staff September 17, 2014 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Sage Dynamics is reporting that the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence has filed a lawsuit against four online retailers for selling ammunition, body armor and tear gas canisters to John Holmes (the suspect in the Aurora, CO theater killings). Apparently the Brady Campaign believes the provider of an implement is responsible for how it is ultimately used. Says Jonathan Lowy, director of the Brady Center's Legal Action Project, “A crazed, homicidal killer should not be able to amass a military arsenal, without showing his face or answering a single question, with the simple click of a mouse. If businesses choose to sell military-grade equipment online, they must screen purchasers to prevent arming people like James Holmes. Sandy and Lonnie Phillips have brought this lawsuit to make sellers of lethal arms and military equipment use reasonable care. ” Because, you know, it's the retailers fault how it's used. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Sandy and Lonnie Phillips, parents of Jessica Ghawi, who was murdered in the attack. No word yet if the Brady Campaign is also going to file suit against whomever sold the 9/11 hijackers their box-cutters, Michael Moore his ice cream spoon and all the auto manufacturers who sold cars to about 10,000 people. Read the entire story here on the Sage Dynamics blog. Be advised, it will probably be the stupidest thing you read all day (unless you follow Matt Damon on Twitter). Explore RECOILweb:Charissa Littlejohn - Going HotTop Overland Builds of the 2021 SEMA ShowUsual Suspects Network G7 About to Kick OffGriffon Industries: "Ghost Pocket Carry" NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
