Maryland and Washington sue gun stores for straw purchases

Lawsuit targets three Maryland-based gun dealers

Gun stores allegedly sold firearms to Demetrius Minor

Straw purchases involve buying guns for prohibited individuals

Everytown Law assists with the filed lawsuit

Lawsuit seeks damages and action against gun stores

Gun dealers deny any knowledge of illegal transactions

Lawsuit warns other gun dealers against illegal sales

Gun sales must comply with state and federal laws

Straw purchase requires buyer deception in transactions

Sellers claim no legal violation without knowing intent

Gun dealers report all firearm sales to authorities