S.397 Title: A bill to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by others.

It is critical that you contact your U.S. Representative and urge him/her to pass S. 397 (as passed by the Senate) in the U.S. House. It's time to put a stop to these meritless, reckless lawsuits once and for all.

Monday, Oct. 3, 2005

“The U.S. Supreme Court has refused the firearm industry's request to strike down a District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruling permitting lawsuits against firearms manufacturers“.

The Washington DC Court of Appeals Decision

Monday, September 26, 2005

The Fla. Supreme Court Decision
“In a unanimous ruling the court said gun-makers' commercial liability insurance policies do not cover them against damages some cities and counties are seeking for medical costs and other services related to gun violence”.

http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southeast/2005/09/26/60155.htm

July 29, 2005

See how the U.S. Senators voted on S. 397
http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=1&vote=00219#position