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Ghost gun company ordered to pay $100M in the death of a Kentucky teen in historic verdict
By Jake Offenhartz And Dylan Lovan, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 16, 2026
· 3 min read
A ghost gun company has been ordered to pay more than $100 million in the death of a Kentucky teenager who had purchased the company's pistol-building kit online. The verdict — believed to be the largest-ever against a gun dealer — was awarded by a jury Wednesday following a trial focused on whet...
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Why this matters in The San Antonio
The historic verdict against Husky Armory LLC has significant implications for San Antonio , where concerns about gun safety and access to firearms by minors are longstanding. As a community that has experienced its share of gun violence, the fact that a ghost gun company was found liable for skirting federal regulations and selling a pistol-building kit to an 18-year-old who used it to end his life is particularly troubling. The verdict highlights the need for local authorities to remain vigilant in enforcing regulations aimed at preventing the sale of firearms to those who should not have them, including minors and individuals with mental health issues. San Antonio residents should be aware of the risks associated with ghost guns and the importance of responsible gun ownership, and demand that local gun sellers adhere to federal regulations and age verification requirements to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in our community.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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