In addition to the Model 700, the settlement covers the following Remington firearms: Seven, Sportsman 78, 673, 710, 715, 770, 600, 660, 721, 722 and 725 rifles, and the XP-100 bolt-action pistol. Remington has said it is agreeing to retrofit the guns 'to avoid the uncertainties and expense of protracted litigation, and to ensure continued satisfaction for its valuable customers.' If a buyer cannot pass the background check and the gun needs to be sent back the buyer is responsible for ALL shipping fees and will also be assessed a 15 restocking fee. But regardless of any changes in the plans to notify the public, Remington is not expected to alter its stance that the guns are safe.

'I hope your story helps get the word out, and that we are able to get all the guns changed.'Īn attorney for Remington and DuPont, which owned the gun maker during the key phases of the 700 series' development, has said the companies would have no comment beyond their arguments in court. 'I do think this settlement offers an important fix that will help save lives,' Lanier told CNBC by e-mail. Every claim filed is a potential life saved.'Ī lead attorney for the plaintiffs, Mark Lanier of Houston, expressed a similar sentiment when the judge put the settlement on hold last month. As many gun owners as possible need to learn these rifles are dangerously defective, stop using them, and file a claim to get them repaired or replaced for free.

'The proposed settlement would let over 7 million people get them repaired or replaced for free. 'These rifles can fire when no one pulls the trigger,' said Public Justice Chairman Arthur Bryant.

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