Attorney General Kilmartin Comments on Preliminary Injunction Granted in 3D Printed Firearms Lawsuit
Attorney General Kilmartin Comments on Preliminary Injunction Granted in 3D Printed Firearms Lawsuit
Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin today announced that the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington granted Rhode Island and plaintiff states a preliminary injunction barring Defense Distributed from releasing its CAD designs of 3D printed firearms.
In response to the decision, Attorney General Kilmartin said, “I am pleased the Court found in favor of Rhode Island and the plaintiff states in recognizing the irreparable harm the states are likely to suffer should the proliferation be allowed of these 3D printed firearm designs. As noted in the decision, it is the untraceable and undetectable nature of these firearms that pose a unique and significant danger to public safety. This is an issue where technology has outpaced statute and regulation, and while the legal case will proceed on the merits, I strongly urge Rhode Island lawmakers to address the public safety concerns through legislative action.”
Amy Kempe
Public Information Officer
Office of Attorney General
The Honorable Peter F. Kilmartin
150 South Main Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 274-4400 ext. 2234
(401) 952-7726 (cell)
Twitter: @akempe1
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