In 2005, Congress passed the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). The law protects gun manufacturers and dealers from being held liable when crimes have been committed with their products. The law was passed in response to a series of lawsuits filed against the gun industry in the late 1990s which claimed gun-makers and sellers were not doing enough to prevent crimes committed with their products. Proponents of the law argue that lawsuits will discourage gun manufacturers from supplying stores who sell guns that end up being used in violent crimes. Opponents argue that gun manufacturers are not responsible for random acts of violence committed with their products.
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@B2FWPQY5mos5MO
I think you an sue the dealers not the manufactures. Also doing mental health tests, previous history of anything and also people on the spectrum not being able to purchase guns. Plus raising gun purchase age to 25
@9WQ7SKF8mos8MO
It depends on whether the dealers followed the procedure of background checks, mental health checks, etc.
@9SLRHWY10mos10MO
No because if we had stricter laws for buying guns and education for safety when using firearms there wouldn't be as many accidents
@9S8CYZQ10mos10MO
I believe that there should be a background check to see if they have a track record with criminal stuff but as well with mental health stuff
@9S4T34L10mos10MO
Yes, if the firearms dealer did not follow protocol when they sold the firearm to the person who participated in gun violence.
@9S2225L10mos10MO
They should only be able to use the manufacture if they never did a real background search on the buyer or they disregarded their history
@9RYL5FT10mos10MO
The dealers and manufacturers are doing their job, but the people who use the weapons should be sued or imprisoned.
@9LB49YY1yr1Y
Yes, only if it is proven that the businesses knew they were selling to an underage or mentally unwell person.
@9GWFF8F2yrs2Y
The defendant and the prosecutor must run 6 rounds of the "Oklahoma drill" whoever prevails would win the lawsuit, and owe the winner one hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
@9DQ77C72yrs2Y
Yes, but only in cases of immoral or illegal dealing
@9D9BC8B2yrs2Y
Yes, if there was not enough background checking and/or was sold illegally etc
@9D99FKK2yrs2Y
Really depends on the situation and how much they are involved.
@977746Z3yrs3Y
Yes, if dealers didn't run important test then they should be charged.
@96CVXJT3yrs3Y
It depends on the information they were provided before selling the gun to the user. If they didn’t get enough information or any reassurance that they are to use the weapon protectively, then yes they are to be sued.
@968THRF3yrs3Y
They should be able to sue the dealer if they had prior knowledge of the violence occurring
@95WP4V43yrs3Y
@944XR7Q3yrs3Y
If the seller sells to someone that shouldnt own a gun like a felon
@944M5GK3yrs3Y
it really just depends on the situation.
@93SHQL73yrs3Y
He'll yes as these organizations and businesses have led to killings of many due to their lobbying
@93JZ6Q63yrs3Y
depends on wheater the manufacturers and/or dealers had something to do with the crime.
@93GQTSX3yrs3Y
If there weren't enough checks in place to ensure that the gun being purchased was by a sane person with no criminal background, and the dealer sold it to any "john" coming in off the streets to buy a gun with no questions asked then YES, he SHOULD be SEUD!!! He is negligent.
@92F2DLZ3yrs3Y
No, unless dangerous modifications were used
@929SZRL3yrs3Y
For example, what if your in a car accident, why would you sue the car manufacturer??
@8Z45D6NRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, if they did not follow proper protocol.
@8Y7GZL23yrs3Y
No, because the gun dealer did not know buyers' intentions with the gun.
@8XZPWXD3yrs3Y
no its not there fault you got caught lacking mfkas get shot everyday
@8XWLGXF3yrs3Y
If someone is shot, they deserved to have a gun pulled on them. #backtheblue
Yes, but only if the dealer dealt the guns illegally.
@8XMPMDH4yrs4Y
Only is proper precautions are not met
I believe during people for just doing their jobs of selling weopons to people should not be sueable but that goes back to the back round checks and process of getting a gun this is more of a government issue then a corporate issue
@8W9CZDVIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, If they didn’t do a proper background check
@8W5KGLG4yrs4Y
the business is not at fault for say someone loosing there mond years after buying a gun and shooting someone and say some one acciendaly shoots themself how is that the companys fault
@8W2BMBSProgressive4yrs4Y
Yes, only if the dealer did not follow protocol by selling a firearm without first running a background check on the person purchasing the firearm.
@8V92ZNZ4yrs4Y
No, the manufacturers and dealers are only responsible for the guns while it is under their supervision. When a firearm is sold to a customer, the responsibilities are now transferred over to the customer.
@8TV3DCV4yrs4Y
No, but should have to sign off when purchased.
@8TSQ3FNConstitution4yrs4Y
No, this is a failure of the "background checks"
@8TSNZQX4yrs4Y
I believe that it is completely up to the victims.
@8TSNNMJ4yrs4Y
no they didnt knew what that person would do with a gun they just made a deal.
@8TRZP8FWomen’s Equality4yrs4Y
i feel like no because they can't control what people do with the gun, and how do they know that a gun is being placed in the wrong hands
@8TRXKGS4yrs4Y
No unless it was done outside the law
@8TGW9NS4yrs4Y
No, Because manufacturers do not know the intentions of the buyer
@8SC7V9R4yrs4Y
Yes, only if they knowingly sold a gun to a person that is unfit to carry. (mental illness, gun-related crimes, etc.)
Only if the dealers had something to do with it or had knowledge of what was going to happen
@8R86FKW4yrs4Y
If the firearms used was bought illegally from the firearms dealer, then victims should be allowed to sue
@mimi10101234yrs4Y
I think only if the seller was aware that the buyer was not stable enough to have a gun.
@8R3KJPQLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, if you don't sue car manufacturers when another rear-ends you, why should gun manufacturers be any different?
@8QD5YD34yrs4Y
If it is legally purchased no, if it is a bump stock kit or safety features have been suggested without action, yes.
No, victims of gun violence should be reimbursed by $5,000,000 by the federal government.
@8NPXXJF5yrs5Y
Yes but only the dealer if the dealer was negligent
@8NL7XKKWomen’s Equality5yrs5Y
No because it not the manufacturers fault they should sue the person who shot them
@8N8QHYY5yrs5Y
no, manufacturers and dealers would have no idea that they have given a gun to someone as such.
@8N8DNH75yrs5Y
It depends if those dealers or manufactures are being safe(no) or unsafe(yes)
@8N746MDLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if they can first prove malfeasance or intentional design, marketing directives that directly contributed to the specfic crime.
@8N6G3965yrs5Y
Only if it had something to do with them.
@8N6B8X55yrs5Y
No, because they didn't have anything to do with the victim nor the violence
@8N42F8J5yrs5Y
They can sue them if it was an illegal purchase, if it was legal, then it would not be fair to sue them.
@8N2YN845yrs5Y
Yes , only if the incident was a problem caused by the manufacturers.
No, Gun violence shouldn't be related to arms dealers as they have only manufactured it for military or self-protection uses, but the person who used the weapon should be sent to trial for using it other than self-protection.
Only if they were killed by a gun that should only leave injury not cause death.
if it's self-defense No but for any other reason yes they should be able to sue
Not in all circumstances, but they should not have total immunity.
No, but dealers who do not conduct a background check or are negligent should be held accountable.
Yes, but only if the dealer does not fulfill the strict requirements that are required by all dealers and buyers in the process of buying guns.
@8LJKZ6B5yrs5Y
Yes, if they have been reported multiple times for dealing guns to others with psychological problems.
@8KXG6CP5yrs5Y
Only if there is proof they did not follow gun laws
@arikweil5yrs5Y
No, manufacturers should only be held liable for defects causing injury
@8KRMLZ25yrs5Y
Depending on what gun is being used
@8JPW2HV5yrs5Y
It depends on the circumstance.
@8HD2KPMIndependent5yrs5Y
No, because it's not their fault. Whoever assulted them is who they should sue.
@8GM8HQL5yrs5Y
No, but the manufacturer and dealer should be held up to state standards for any negligence of any type
@8GC6CCP5yrs5Y
There should be a more in-depth progress to get a gun.
@8G42VBG5yrs5Y
No, just like car dealers can't be sued if a drunk driver injured someone
@8DS8SBG5yrs5Y
If the firearm dealer sold the gun without doing a thorough background check and making sure the buyer is mentally stable and fit to carry a gun.
@8DPSQL25yrs5Y
If it sold illegally yes.
@8CRZ8SH5yrs5Y
they should be able to sue dealers not manufacturers.
@9C2ZGM82yrs2Y
Yes, and make a special law suit for companies that have there own supply line for all aspects of production
@9BBX2CK2yrs2Y
No to the manufacturers yes to the dealers
@99V9QTJIndependent2yrs2Y
Mainly for dealers, if the gun is proven to be questionably or illegally obtained, they should be liable for some form of damages.
@99V9QK9Independent2yrs2Y
Yes, but mainly for dealers if the gun is proven to have been sold/distributed through a violation of the law
I believe that victims can only sue firearm dealers if the dealers have not done a background and job check to make sure this person is safe.
@99B3X85Republican2yrs2Y
no i dont believe they should be able to use a licensed dealer because this is why its so hard for others to get guns
@995JH8RProgressive2yrs2Y
if the weapon backfried you can
@98P7PD52yrs2Y
If the dealers and manufacturers didn't go through a proper protocol and background check and weren't as thorough when selling the gun then yes, they should be held accountable as well. However if they didn't everything right then no.
@98N2HJ92yrs2Y
It is not completely their fault because they are just doing their job. Unless they buyers purchased them from illegal sellers.
@98MDZV62yrs2Y
Yes, but only dealers if they did not properly verify the person who bought it.
@98M8HBW2yrs2Y
Yes but only if the incident was caused by a gun malfunction that was created in production. Guns don’t kill people, people hurt people.
@98LW53Y2yrs2Y
No because if you were using it as self-defense and you didn't shoot them.
@98LVQDP2yrs2Y
only if they didnt check for the persons background n stuff
@982MMLK3yrs3Y
No the manufacturer had no part in making the shooter cause violence.
@97PZDYW3yrs3Y
No because it is not their fault
@97JBY2R3yrs3Y
only if they did not follow proper distribution procedures.
@97HQH4M3yrs3Y
Yes, but not if the person messed with the gun or made it seem like a manufunciton.
@97D5FZN3yrs3Y
Yes, if the dealers and manufacturers didn't go through a proper background check and testing and ensure that it was safe for the buyer to purchase.
only the person who shot them
@977RC323yrs3Y
People should instead sue the person that held the gun at them and not the people who made it.
@974H3SZRepublican3yrs3Y
It depends if the dealer knows that they gave the gun to the person knowing it's a child that yes
@8ZRSHS93yrs3Y
No, but if the reason that the gun went off was a factory defect then yes.
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