I'm not sure about Smith & Wesson specifically, but this seems similar: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-29/gun-maker-offers-33m-to-settle-suit-by-sandy-hoo

I'm not sure about Smith & Wesson specifically, but this seems similar: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-29/gun-maker-offers-33m-to-settle-suit-by-sandy-hook-families/100332512 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-29/gun-maker-offers-33m-... I'd guess it comes down to whether a somebody can claim that the intended uses of their product are legal, and that they aren't encouraging illegal uses in any way.