States look to remove legal protections for gun industry
1 year, 10 months ago

States look to remove legal protections for gun industry

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We may forget how unusual and bizarre this is to provide this exemption from accountability," said Ari Freilich, state policy director for the gun control advocacy group Giffords, who argues that the federal law allows states some control over the industry's legal liability. This bill would “empower victims of gun violence to have their day in court and be able to show that the gun industry may have failed to take reasonable precautions to avoid harm," Freilich said. Mark Oliva, managing director for public affairs at the National Shooting Sports Foundation, which has filed the lawsuits against other state's laws, said Colorado's would be “ripe” for a legal challenge if the bill passes. “Just as any other victims in any other civil suit would be able to do.” Lewis said the bill would merely level the playing field with other industries, such as pharmaceuticals, which don't share the gun industry's legal protections.

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Historic gun lawsuit survives serious legal threat engineered by Indiana Republicans
5 months ago

Historic gun lawsuit survives serious legal threat engineered by Indiana Republicans

Raw Story  

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Semi-automatic gun ban nixed in Colorado’s Democratic-controlled statehouse after historic progress
8 months, 1 week ago

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Associated Press  

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Colorado laws that add 3-day wait period to buy guns and open paths to sue gun industry take effect
1 year, 3 months ago

Colorado laws that add 3-day wait period to buy guns and open paths to sue gun industry take effect

Associated Press  

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Appeals court rules against longstanding drug user gun ban cited in Hunter Biden case
1 year, 5 months ago

Appeals court rules against longstanding drug user gun ban cited in Hunter Biden case

Associated Press  

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Gun rights supporters sue Connecticut after governor signs bill with open carry ban
1 year, 7 months ago

Gun rights supporters sue Connecticut after governor signs bill with open carry ban

Associated Press  

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Colorado governor signs 4 gun control bills after massacre
1 year, 8 months ago

Colorado governor signs 4 gun control bills after massacre

Associated Press  

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1 year, 8 months ago

Colorado Governor Signs Gun Control Bills After Latest Massacre

Huff Post  

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New Washington gun law already faces federal court challenge
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Associated Press  

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Colorado gun control bills progress; semi-auto ban unlikely
1 year, 8 months ago

Colorado gun control bills progress; semi-auto ban unlikely

Associated Press  

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Colorado gun control bills progress; semi-auto ban unlikely
1 year, 8 months ago

Colorado gun control bills progress; semi-auto ban unlikely

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Months after the state's latest mass shooting, Colorado's Democratic-controlled Legislature …

Why Gun Reform Is Being Strangled By The Courts
1 year, 9 months ago

Why Gun Reform Is Being Strangled By The Courts

Huff Post  

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States look to remove legal protections for gun industry
1 year, 10 months ago

States look to remove legal protections for gun industry

Associated Press  

DENVER — Mass shootings in America invariably raise questions of fault. While the firearm industry is still largely shielded from liability under federal law, the bill in Colorado would make it easier for victims of gun violence to file civil suits, such as the one lodged against Remington in 2015 — the company that made the rifle used in the …

NRA sues over Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons
1 year, 11 months ago

NRA sues over Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons

Associated Press  

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LA Times  

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2 years, 1 month ago

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LA Times  

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Sheriff, group sue to block strict Oregon gun control law
2 years, 1 month ago

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Associated Press  

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Federal judge halts key parts of New York’s new gun law
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Associated Press  

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2 years, 5 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Judge temporarily blocks Colorado town’s gun control rules
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Associated Press  

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2 years, 6 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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States brace for fight over gun laws after high court ruling
2 years, 6 months ago

States brace for fight over gun laws after high court ruling

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The court has basically invited open season on our …

States with strict gun-permitting laws consider next steps
2 years, 6 months ago

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Associated Press  

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2 years, 6 months ago

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NPR  

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2 years, 7 months ago

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Firstpost  

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California may empower citizens to sue over illegal firearms
2 years, 9 months ago

California may empower citizens to sue over illegal firearms

Associated Press  

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Nevada gun manufacturer’s license is revoked after lawsuit
2 years, 9 months ago

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Associated Press  

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California bill would make it easier to sue gun-makers
3 years ago

California bill would make it easier to sue gun-makers

Associated Press  

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California lawmakers unveil plan to hold gun makers liable for shootings
3 years ago

California lawmakers unveil plan to hold gun makers liable for shootings

LA Times  

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Nevada court sides with gunmakers in Las Vegas shooting lawsuit
3 years, 1 month ago

Nevada court sides with gunmakers in Las Vegas shooting lawsuit

NPR  

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Justice Department unveils two anti-gun violence proposals after another violent weekend
3 years, 7 months ago

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CNN  

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US Supreme Court to hear challenge on carrying concealed handguns
3 years, 8 months ago

US Supreme Court to hear challenge on carrying concealed handguns

Al Jazeera  

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Judge rules Colorado cities unable to enact gun restrictions
3 years, 9 months ago

Judge rules Colorado cities unable to enact gun restrictions

Associated Press  

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Philadelphia files court challenge of ban on local gun laws
4 years, 3 months ago

Philadelphia files court challenge of ban on local gun laws

Associated Press  

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