The New Jersey Superior Court has denied Glock’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the state, allowing legal proceedings against the firearm manufacturer to continue. The case centers on allegations that Glock designed and sold firearms that can be easily converted into illegal machine guns using a small plastic component.
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin commented on the decision, stating, “Today, we won a major victory in our landmark case against Glock, which seeks to hold the company accountable for designing and selling firearms that can be easily converted into illegal machine guns with a plastic component the size of a Lego. The New Jersey Superior Court rejected every one of Glock’s arguments in their motion to dismiss. As a result, we will continue our legal fight to hold Glock responsible for violating our laws and knowingly contributing to the machine gun epidemic that is hurting both civilians and law enforcement officers.
When my office brought this case last December, we knew that this Austria-based gun company would do everything in its power to evade responsibility for hurting Americans. But we also knew that we have the law and facts on our side, and today we are grateful to have prevailed. This victory is the latest example of our commitment to holding members of the firearms industry accountable when their illegal business practices put live at risk. These lawsuits are a central component of our comprehensive and tireless approach to ending the gun violence epidemic — which has resulted in the lowest levels of gun violence in New Jersey history for three years running.”
The lawsuit was initially filed by Attorney General Platkin’s office in December 2024. It alleges that Glock’s products contribute to an increase in illegal machine guns, posing risks to public safety and law enforcement.
