$1.01M Sportsman’s Guide Data Privacy Class Action Settlement
Case Overview
Sportsman’s Guide, an online retailer selling items such as hunting, fishing, and camping gear including firearms, agreed to pay $1.015 million to settle claims regarding the unauthorized sharing of firearm purchase information. The settlement specifically benefits Pennsylvania residents who purchased or reserved a firearm through the company's website during a defined time frame.
The class action alleged that Sportsman’s Guide violated Pennsylvania data privacy laws by disseminating information about firearm purchases on its website without obtaining consent. These alleged violations included breaches of the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act and the Pennsylvania Uniform Firearms Act.
Under the settlement terms, class members are eligible to receive a cash payment, estimated at $145 per claim filed. To receive benefits, individuals must submit a valid claim form by October 5, 2026, as the final approval hearing is set for October 28, 2026.
Who May Qualify
Individuals who resided in Pennsylvania and ordered or reserved a firearm from the Sportsman’s Guide website between January 11, 2021, and July 7, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for this settlement?
The settlement benefits individuals who lived in Pennsylvania and either ordered or reserved a firearm from the Sportsman’s Guide website between January 11, 2021, and July 7, 2026.
What is the estimated payment amount?
Class members are estimated to receive $145 for each claim they file under the settlement terms.
What are the key dates for filing a claim?
The deadline for class members to submit a claim form to receive settlement benefits is October 5, 2026. The final approval hearing is scheduled for October 28, 2026.
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