By: Richard L. Smith
According to information sent by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport has filed a civil lawsuit against a Pennsylvania man accused of illegally selling ghost gun kits and firearm components to New Jersey residents.
The lawsuit targets Jordan Vinroe, owner and operator of the former JSD Supply and Eagle Shows businesses, alleging he knowingly marketed and sold parts used to assemble untraceable firearms, commonly known as “ghost guns,” which are illegal in New Jersey.
State officials said the latest legal action follows a 2023 civil lawsuit that resulted in the closure of Vinroe’s businesses after they entered bankruptcy proceedings.
However, the Attorney General’s Office alleges Vinroe continued operating gun shows and businesses under different names while still selling ghost gun-related products to New Jersey customers.
According to the complaint, Vinroe allegedly promoted gun shows near the New Jersey-Pennsylvania border and advertised on the New Jersey Turnpike to attract customers from New Jersey seeking products that are prohibited in the state.
The Attorney General’s Office also alleges that law enforcement has arrested numerous New Jersey residents returning from Vinroe’s gun shows with ghost gun parts intended to assemble multiple firearms.
Officials claim Vinroe earned millions of dollars through those sales.
State officials noted that ghost guns continue to be recovered at crime scenes across New Jersey.
According to data cited in the lawsuit, recoveries increased significantly between 2019 and 2022 and have remained consistently high in recent years despite changes in federal regulations.
The lawsuit, filed in Mercer County Superior Court, seeks a court order prohibiting Vinroe from continuing the alleged conduct, along with monetary damages, punitive damages, and other relief related to the costs of preventing additional harm in New Jersey.
The allegations contained in the civil complaint have not been proven in court.