2018 trial date set in Newtown lawsuit against gun-maker

Even if it was a "military weapon" there is NO LAW that prevents Civilians from owning them. There is a requirement for a TAX STAMP which requires a $200 (if I recall correctly) fee and an additional background investigation (about 6-12 months).

"Civilians" (aka private citizens) can own fully automatic weapons. Let me repeat. Civilians can own fully automatic weapons. The issue is that there is a 1986 law that prevents manufacture of them for civilian use, which has "dried up the supply," making them a rarity or collectors item.

But... the lawsuit is going to fail on its merits. The Manufacturer sold an item to a dealer or a distributor who in turn sold it to someone else. That person purchased it legally and was murdered (with it). Where is the manufacturer culpability on something that is ADVERTISED as a deadly device? It performed exactly as stated.

If someone steals a car and runs it through the front window of a McDonalds, can we sue Toyota?

The law on this is so confused. The obvious intent of the 2A is to protect arms for a militia i.e. military weapons. The central arguments around the NFA of 1934 hinged on this. I just can't get my mind around the opposing view that favors limitation and believes such infringements are legally justifiable.

Wow, I only saw reports that he used two handguns and the rifle was found in the trunk of his vehicle.

Anyway, what capabilities, exactly does the Bushmaster have over other Semiautomatic rifle? They are no more reliable than any other Semiautomatic Rifle, and I would be able to use my Remington 700 BDL more accurately than the Bushmaster AR.