It would establish bad law because it asks the courts to legislate and it would overturn well-established legal precedence that manufacturers are not responsible for the criminal misuse of their products. It would be bad public policy because guns prevent more harm than they cause. As one of the nation's leading experts on gun litigation issues, Burnett can provide important insight and analysis on the legitimacy of New York City's suit and on its chances for success. That far exceeds the number of crimes committed with firearms each year, providing cities with a net social benefit from gun use.
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