New jersey sues nevada company for illegal magazine sales

TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, alongside the Division of Consumer Affairs, has initiated a civil lawsuit against Nevada-based Arms Unlimited, Inc. This action comes after the company allegedly sold and shipped over two dozen standard capacity ammunition magazines into New Jersey, some directly to an undercover Division investigator.

New Jersey legislation strictly prohibits any firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. The state argues that standard capacity magazines, which allow a firearm to discharge a significant number of bullets without reloading, are linked to higher casualties in violent incidents.

Such magazines have been involved in events where more shots were fired and more individuals were injured compared to incidents without their use, according to the state. However, the use of standard-capacity rifles, often referred to by politicians as ‘assault rifles’ in New Jersey is a rare and uncommon occurrence.

Editor’s clarification: A standard capacity magazine sold with most rifles in the United States is between 20 and 30 rounds capacity. New Jersey is one of a few states that forces firearms dealers and manufacturers to either limit or block standard capacity magazines to 10 rounds, or sell only 10 round capacity magazines. New Jersey’s anti-gun politicians routinely use the words “Large capacity magazine” which is misleading and disingenuous to the public. This article identifies any magazine that can hold over 10 rounds appropriately as an “Illegal capacity magazine” under New Jersey law.

The complaint highlights that over three years, Arms Unlimited illegally marketed at least 30 firearm magazines that could hold between 11 to 20 rounds of ammunition into New Jersey, including 17 instances directly involving an undercover investigator.

The sales included online transactions and promotions through the company’s retail outlet in Henderson, Nevada.

Attorney General Platkin emphasized the state’s stringent stance against these magazines, citing their potential for rapid and lethal harm. The lawsuit, lodged in New Jersey Superior Court in Essex County, accuses Arms Unlimited of engaging in unconscionable commercial practices and deceptive conduct, violating both the Consumer Fraud Act and Hazardous Products Regulations.

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