Episode 199. City of Gary v. Smith & Wesson: Ending 26 Years of Lawfare

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Alex Ooley discusses the dismissal of the City of Gary versus Smith and Wesson lawsuit and its implications for lawfare and legislation.

Show Notes Episode 199. City of Gary v. Smith & Wesson: Ending 26 Years of Lawfare In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley discusses the recent dismissal of the City of Gary versus Smith and Wesson lawsuit, a case that has lasted over 26 years. The conversation delves into the concept of lawfare, where the legal system is used as a weapon to impose costs and achieve policy outcomes without legislative action. Ooley explains the implications of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) and the Indiana General Assembly's recent legislation that limits the ability of cities to sue firearm manufacturers. The episode concludes with reflections on the broader implications of this case for the legal system and democratic accountability. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings 00:30 The Dismissal of City of Gary vs. Smith and Wesson 01:10 Understanding Lawfare and Its Implications 06:07 The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act 08:55 The Role of Indiana's Legislation in the Case 10:32 Broader Implications of the Case on Law and Policy Resources Smith & Wesson Corp. v. City of Gary (Ind.App., 2025)…

People in this episode

Host: Alex Ooley

Topics covered

• lawfare
• firearm manufacturers
• legal system
• democratic accountability
• city lawsuits
• legislation

Keywords

• City of Gary
• Smith & Wesson
• lawfare
• PLCAA
• Indiana legislation
• legal implications
• democratic accountability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: City of Gary, Smith & Wesson, Indiana General Assembly, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

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