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In reply to the discussion: Next time someone mentions gun rights [View all]hack89
(39,171 posts)31. Why do you think gun manufacturers should be sued for the acts of criminals?
that is not a reasonable standard - no other manufacturer is held to that standard.
This law came about due to the overreach of gun control groups - they planned a concerted campaign to drive gun makers out of business through an avalanche of frivolous law suits. Their goal was to turn the legal system into a weapon.
Perhaps the solution is to tighten the language - be more specific as to what constitutes a valid law suit.
BTW - are you aware that the law you are condemning actually requires gun manufacturers to provide trigger locks:
(z) SECURE GUN STORAGE OR SAFETY DEVICE.
(1) IN GENERAL.Except as provided under paragraph
(2), it shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed
manufacturer, or licensed dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer
any handgun to any person other than any person licensed
under this chapter, unless the transferee is provided with a
secure gun storage or safety device (as defined in section
921(a)(34)) for that handgun.
(1) IN GENERAL.Except as provided under paragraph
(2), it shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed
manufacturer, or licensed dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer
any handgun to any person other than any person licensed
under this chapter, unless the transferee is provided with a
secure gun storage or safety device (as defined in section
921(a)(34)) for that handgun.
I suggest you actually read the law instead of getting your information from anti-gun sites.
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The law protects manf. from ONLY damages resulting from the misuse of their products by others
aikoaiko
Feb 2013
#26
Give me a break. The "legal activists" weren't interested in a safer product, but culture war
aikoaiko
Feb 2013
#73
I do care about the other civil liberties but no one is trying to ban my computer or internet...
aikoaiko
Feb 2013
#79
It might not bankrupt the industry but it could bankrupt companies and dealers
aikoaiko
Feb 2013
#100
The law says that gun manufacturers cannot be sued if the gun was used in a crime
hack89
Feb 2013
#15
It appears you missed the first part of my post where I mentioned that guns need to be locked up
Jenoch
Feb 2013
#96
List of other industries that have certain special protections from lawsuits
Glassunion
Feb 2013
#45
But if a child plays poorly with the dime can you sue? Why not? (nt)
The Straight Story
Feb 2013
#52