Question re: S. 659 Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

[Mark Tyson]

Would S. 659 (or its house counterpart HR 1036) prohibit a lawsuit against a firearms retailer who committed some transgression such as failing to report a stolen weapon? Or does it merely prevent frivilous lawsuits against manufacturers?

 

[Monkeyleg]

No. A dealer who breaks the law would still be subject to prosecution. The bill only protects manufacturers, dealers and distributors from being sued for the illegal use of the products.

 

[Standing Wolf]

You can still sue a manufacturer for selling a defective firearm.