The Senate voted Friday to shield firearms manufacturers, dealers and importers from lawsuits brought by victims of gun crimes, a measure opponents said had been ordered up by the gun lobby. Supporters said the bill protects the industry from financial disaster and bankruptcy caused by damage lawsuits. Its opponents, however, say the bill effectively exempts gun manufacturers from liability. They also say dealers sometimes let weapons get into the hands of people the law says shouldn't have them.
August 01, 2005 at 12:00 AM
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