House investigators want three firearm companies to testify at a July 20 hearing on gun violence in the wake of mass shootings in New York, Texas and Illinois.
Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, New York Democrat and chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee, said Thursday they will take a closer look at the marketing behind “AR-15-style” weapons that are usually tied to mass shootings.
Ms. Maloney requested information and testimony from Daniel Defense, Smith & Wesson Brands and Sturm, Ruger & Company.
“Products sold by your company have been used for decades to carry out homicides and even mass murders, yet your company has continued to market assault weapons to civilians,” Ms.