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BALTIMORE, MD — A significant legal battle commenced today in Baltimore City’s Circuit Court, as the Mayor and City Council initiated a trial against firearms retailer Hanover Armory LLC. The lawsuit centers on allegations that Hanover Armory engaged in public nuisance and negligence through its alleged sales of ghost gun kits, which the city contends have fueled an increase in violent crime. Ghost guns, characterized as unserialized and untraceable firearms assembled from kits, were allegedly sold by Hanover Armory without the requisite identification checks or background checks.
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The lawsuit against Hanover Armory follows a successful legal endeavor by the city against another entity, Polymer80. In that instance, the city secured a settlement that included an agreement from the manufacturer to cease selling ghost gun kits to residents of Maryland and neighboring states.
The trial, presided over by Baltimore City Circuit Judge Shannon Avery, is anticipated to span a duration of two weeks. The process began today with jury selection, with opening statements scheduled to follow on Tuesday.
Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the Office of Mayor Brandon M. Scott
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