Foxx Acts to Protect Firearms Industry from Reckless Lawsuits

FOXX ACTS TO PROTECT FIREARMS INDUSTRY FROM RECKLESS LAWSUITS
Thursday October 20, 2005

WASHINGTON - This morning, United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) took action to protect gun manufacturers, distributors, dealers and trade associations from reckless lawsuits stemming from the criminal misuse of firearm products.

"We should not bankrupt our firearms industry with lawsuits because some criminals choose to use guns or ammunition in an inappropriate manner," said Rep. Foxx. "Suing the firearms industry for street crime is like suing Chevrolet for any crimes involving their cars - it is just plain wrong."

The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (S. 397), which passed 283-144, will protect the firearms industry from lawsuits if firearms are used legally as intended and contain no design defects.

"Firearms are very important when used properly. They are valuable in terms of hunting, self-defense and recreation." said Rep. Foxx. "I will continue to stand up for our constitutionally protected right to keep and bear arms and will do everything I can to protect gun manufacturers, dealers and distributors from senseless lawsuits."

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