Overview

• 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.