Whether it is for sport, hunting or protection, gun ownership comes with a lot of responsibilities. However, when an individual is cleared to purchase and own a gun, there is an expectation that the gun will operate as intended. Unfortunately, guns, like other...
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Firearm Injuries
CPSC does not regulate firearms, including Remington rifles
Defective firearms can cause serious and unexpected injuries. Moreover, a lack of federal safety regulations covering the manufacturing of firearms can cause more of these defective guns to make their way into consumers' hands. Lack of regulatory oversight The...
Options for those who own defective Remington rifles
Remington rifles are popular firearms that have been used for hunting, sport shooting and self-defense for decades. However, some of these rifles have a serious defect that can cause them to fire unintentionally, even when the safety is on, or the trigger is not...
Have you been harmed by a defective Remington rifle?
Because firearms are deadly weapons, there is a certain level of risk associated with gun ownership. Unfortunately, even when proper training and precautions are taken, injuries or even death can result when the firearm is defective Many individuals and families in...
What are my options if I am hurt in a gun accident?
As is the case throughout Montana, Bozeman and the surrounding communities have many people who enjoy hunting and shooting. Of course, with this hobby comes the risk of a serious gun accident that could leave a person dead or with a permanent disability. Assuming they...
Are there still defective Remington rifles?
Gun aficionados have likely heard about reports of defective Remington rifles. A class-action lawsuit and settlement resulted, but gun owners are claiming Remington still has not corrected the malfunction. And, other owners still do not know about the defects. Which...
Looking back this hunting season on the Remington settlement
Autumn is here in Montana and that means that many lovers of the outdoors will be looking forward to hunting season. For generations, hunters in Montana often preferred Remington rifles as their weapon of choice for big-game hunting. Several years ago, however, the...
Remington rifle case settled after many serious injuries, deaths
Hunting is a popular pastime in Montana, and many hunters turn to Remington rifles as their firearm of choice. However, certain Remington rifle models came under scrutiny when they would fire without anyone touching the trigger. The problem with Remington Model 700...
Common problems with AR-15s
Even if you've owned and fired AR-15s for years, you can experience problems with the rifle not firing properly -- or at all. Some malfunctions are caused by human error. Others are caused by problems with the firearm itself. Let's look at some of the most common...
Why are so many defective guns on the market?
You'd think that the federal government would have stricter safety standards for firearms than just about any other product on the market. Unfortunately, that's not the case. In fact, there are no federal design safety standards for guns made in the U.S. State...