The Canik TP9 is a 9mm striker-fired pistol imported by Century Arms and marketed for recreational shooting, competition, and self-defense. In 2017, Century Arms issued a voluntary safety notice acknowledging that certain TP9 models may experience unintended discharge under specific conditions.
Our defective firearms attorneys at Wheeles & Garmon have more than four decades of combined legal experience, informed by a real-world law enforcement background and a thorough understanding of how to distinguish user error from manufacturer-caused defects. Additionally, our attorneys have litigated and are actively handling cases involving the Canik TP9 model firearm on behalf of law-abiding gun owners against Century Arms.
If you were injured by a Canik TP9 malfunction, we have the experience and resources to pursue every avenue of compensation available to you.
Concerns Over Drop Fire Risks of Canik TP9 Models
Century Arms, the importer of Turkish-manufactured Canik pistols, issued a product safety warning and severe duty upgrade notice applying to five specific models: the TP9SA, TP9SF, TP9SFx, TP9SF Elite, and TP9SF Elite-S.
The notice acknowledged that “repeated abusive dropping of pistols may result in damage to safety features and unintentional discharge” — an indirect admission from the manufacturer that these specific models carry a drop discharge risk in the trigger safety spring and firing pin block spring.
Drop fire incidents occur when a firearm is dropped in a way that causes a defective internal component to fail, resulting in an unintended discharge without a trigger pull.
When a defect in the firearm’s design or manufacturing causes that failure, the manufacturer and others in the distribution chain may be held accountable under product liability law.
How the Trigger Safety Spring and Firing Pin Block Can Fail
The Century Arms notice identified two specific components at the center of the drop discharge risk: the trigger safety spring and the firing pin block spring. These are critical safety components. The trigger safety spring is designed to prevent the trigger from moving unless deliberately pressed.
The firing pin block is designed to physically block the firing pin from striking the primer unless the trigger is pulled. When either component is weakened, improperly tensioned, or defectively manufactured, a drop can generate enough force to cause an unintended discharge, without a trigger pull.
Compensation for Firearm Malfunction Injuries
Whether a Canik TP9 malfunction or any other defective firearm causes harm, the injured party has the right to pursue a legal claim against the manufacturer, distributor, or other responsible party under product liability, strict liability, or negligence law.
While every case is unique, damages in a defective firearm claim may include:
- Emergency medical treatment, hospitalization, and surgical care
- Ongoing medical expenses such as rehabilitation, physical therapy, and prescription medications
- Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity due to disabling injuries
- Pain and suffering resulting from the physical and emotional impact of the injury
- Permanent disability, scarring, or disfigurement caused by the firearm malfunction
- Mental anguish, including trauma related to the unintended discharge
Why Full Compensation Matters
Injuries caused by a defective firearm can require medical treatment and care extending well beyond the initial incident, sometimes for months or years. Working with an attorney experienced in defective firearm claims ensures that all current and future damages are accounted for, not just immediate medical expenses.
A successful gun malfunction injury claim can provide the financial recovery needed to cover the full scope of losses sustained by you and your family.
Turn to a Trusted Leader in Defective Firearm Litigation
Whether your injury involves a Canik TP9 malfunction or any other defective firearm, Wheeles & Garmon has the experience and resources to investigate your claim, identify every responsible party, and pursue the full compensation you are entitled to. We handle defective firearm claims nationwide.
Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced member of our legal team. For most cases, we work on a contingency fee basis; you pay no fees unless we recover compensation for your losses.