on January 19, 2016 in Gun Page World News
New bill would let gun violence victims sue firearm manufacturers
Democrats are trying to pass a bill that would hold gun makers liable for crimes committed with the weapons that they produced or sold. Passing the legislation will be an uphill battle in a Republican-controlled Congress. The law would reverse protections by the gun industry granted by the Lawful Commerce in Arms Act of 2005, which shields it from litigation over gun crimes. Read more Milwaukee gun shop must pay $6mn to wounded cops following illegal sale “If you’re a carmaker and your airbags kill someone, you’re potentially liable,” Rep. Adam Schiff (D-California) told The Hill in an interview. “If… View Article
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