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Gun Control & RKBA

sarisataka

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11. Don't these case rather prove

Reply to flamin lib (Original post)

Tue Apr 12, 2016, 01:48 PM

Apr 2016

the validity of the PLCAA?

The gun industry does not have blanket immunity as is often claimed but legitimate suits may proceed. The law only blocks organized attempts of filing frivolous suits designed to do nothing more than tie up companies in court and drain cash.

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crosspost Two cases that may make dents in the PLCAA and the gun industry. [View all] flamin lib Apr 2016 OP

Gander sells fishing equipment as well JonathanRackham Apr 2016 #1

I don't know if I'm eligible to comment in that other group, so I won't .... JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2016 #2

I was unaware that industry recommendations had the force of law... Eleanors38 Apr 2016 #3

"Courts have yet to sort out whether the NSSF protocols, which are voluntary... friendly_iconoclast Apr 2016 #4

It's not a 'dent' in the PLCAA- negligent entrustment was already exempted from it friendly_iconoclast Apr 2016 #5

Tough case tortoise1956 Apr 2016 #6

"90% of crime guns traced back to a dealer come from 5% of dealers." jmg257 Apr 2016 #7

They do intervine gejohnston Apr 2016 #8

Correct, it's the timing on those sales DonP Apr 2016 #9

Thanks to both for the added info, and the timeline heads-up! Cheers. nt jmg257 Apr 2016 #12

Both cases fit within the six specific exceptions that allow gun manufacturers to be sued. hack89 Apr 2016 #10

We weren't supposed to notice that, or have the poor taste to point it out... friendly_iconoclast Apr 2016 #13

Don't these case rather prove sarisataka Apr 2016 #11