Washington Gun Shop Settles for $3 Million Over Illegal Ammo Magazine Sales

The settlement follows a lawsuit for violating a state ban on high-capacity magazines, aiming to curb mass shootings.

A suburban Seattle gun shop and its former owner have agreed to pay $3 million for selling high-capacity ammunition magazines, violating Washington state law.
The law, effective from July 2022, prohibits the sale of magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition, with few exceptions.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson described the violations as 'egregious and brazen,' emphasizing the law's role in combating mass shootings.
The settlement includes a $3 million payment, with about $1 million covering litigation costs and the remainder expected to support local law enforcement efforts against gun violence.
This case marks the first lawsuit filed by the attorney general's office to enforce the new law, with similar actions against other retailers ongoing.