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2022
Mexico files lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers
Mexico filed a $10 billion lawsuit seeking to hold U.S. gun manufacturers accountable for weapons flowing across the border. Smith & Wesson and Sturm, Ruger & Co. were named in the lawsuit. The manufacturers argued that Mexico could not prove the alleged violence was their fault and that U.S. law protects them from liability for misuse of their products.
2021
Ruger announces left-handed 10/22 Competition Rifle model
Ruger announced a new left-handed configuration of its Custom Shop 10/22 Competition Rifle.
2021
Mexico sues U.S. gun manufacturers
The Mexican government filed a lawsuit in a U.S. federal court against gun manufacturers including Colt, Smith & Wesson, Barrett, Glock and Ruger, alleging that their business practices enabled firearms trafficking into Mexico and seeking compensation for alleged negligence.
2021
Mexico sues Ruger and other firearms manufacturers over firearms trafficking
The Mexican government sued Ruger and five other firearms manufacturers, alleging that they knowingly allowed guns to be smuggled into Mexico and that the trafficking caused deaths. Ruger said it considered the allegations without merit and would defend itself.
2021
Ruger products win two Industry Choice Awards
Sturm, Ruger & Company announced that its MAX-9 was recognized as 2021 Concealed Carry Pistol of the Year and its Ruger Custom Shop Precision Rifle in 6mm Creedmoor was recognized as 2021 Rifle of the Year.
2021
Ruger introduced the Jeff Quinn Memorial GP100 revolver
Ruger introduced the Jeff Quinn Memorial GP100, a special-edition .44 Special revolver created in collaboration with Lipsey’s and members of Gunblast.com; 500 were produced.
2020
Ruger-57 named 2021 Handgun of the Year
Sturm, Ruger & Company announced that its Ruger-57 pistol had been honored with a Golden Bullseye Award as the 2021 American Rifleman Handgun of the Year.