State officials allege a Pennsylvania businessman continued selling ghost gun products to New Jersey residents after an earlier lawsuit shut down two of his companies.
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has filed a civil lawsuit against a Pennsylvania gun show owner, alleging he continued selling ghost gun products to New Jersey residents after two of his companies were previously driven into bankruptcy following an earlier state enforcement action.
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Mercer County Superior Court by the Office of the Attorney General and the Statewide Affirmative Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Office, names Jordan Vinroe, a Pennsylvania resident and the owner and operator of the former JSD Supply and Eagle Shows businesses.
According to the complaint, Vinroe intentionally sold kits and parts used to assemble unserialized firearms—commonly known as ghost guns—to New Jersey residents. Ghost guns are illegal under New Jersey law.
State officials allege that after the Attorney General’s Office filed a civil enforcement action against Vinroe’s companies in December 2023, the businesses entered bankruptcy. The new lawsuit alleges Vinroe continued operating gun shows and businesses that sold ghost gun products despite the earlier legal action.
The complaint also alleges Vinroe operated gun shows near the New Jersey-Pennsylvania border and marketed them to New Jersey residents, including through billboards along the New Jersey Turnpike.
According to the Attorney General’s Office, the lawsuit seeks to hold Vinroe personally liable, arguing that bankruptcy of the companies does not shield him from alleged personal wrongdoing.
The state is seeking an injunction to halt the alleged conduct, as well as monetary damages, punitive damages, and other relief.
Attorney General Davenport said the lawsuit is part of the state’s ongoing effort to reduce the flow of ghost guns into New Jersey. Acting SAFE Director Jeremy Ershow said the state intends to pursue individuals who allegedly violate New Jersey’s firearms laws.
The allegations in the complaint have not been proven in court, and the lawsuit represents the state’s claims against Vinroe.
Key Points
- New Jersey has filed a civil lawsuit against Pennsylvania resident Jordan Vinroe over alleged ghost gun sales.
- The state alleges Vinroe continued selling ghost gun products to New Jersey residents after an earlier lawsuit against his companies.
- Officials are seeking an injunction, damages, and other relief in Mercer County Superior Court.
