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Baltimore Secures $62M Verdict Against Ghost Gun Dealer

8/30/2025

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Baltimore City received $62 million in damages from Hanover Armory, marking the largest verdict against a Maryland ghost gun dealer.
The lawsuit alleged Hanover Armory's role in escalating violent crime through the distribution of untraceable ghost guns.
Mayor Brandon Scott called the verdict a major win against illegal firearms, with funds allocated to community violence intervention groups.
Ghost gun recoveries in Baltimore increased by nearly 1500% from 2019 to 2022, many associated with serious crimes.

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Baltimore City received $62 million in damages from Hanover Armory, marking the largest verdict against a Maryland ghost gun dealer.
The lawsuit alleged Hanover Armory's role in escalating violent crime through the distribution of untraceable ghost guns.
Mayor Brandon Scott called the verdict a major win against illegal firearms, with funds allocated to community violence intervention groups.
Ghost gun recoveries in Baltimore increased by nearly 1500% from 2019 to 2022, many associated with serious crimes.