Polymer80

Article summary

Polymer80, Inc. was an American manufacturer of firearms parts kits that included unfinished receivers (also known as "80 percent" receivers) used for making privately made firearms. The company was founded in 2013 by Loran Kelley Jr. and David Borges and was headquartered in Dayton, Nevada. Polymer80 received press attention for the frequent use of its products in crimes involving so-called "ghost guns", which in specific cases resulted in lawsuits being brought against the company. In July 2024, Polymer80 ceased operations and began liquidating its assets.

Key claims

1. date of death: 2022 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of foundation: 2013 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. employees: 31 employees — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of death is "2022". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of foundation is "2013". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the employees is "31 employees". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
6. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1377703581