Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

No, but original owners should have some stake in allowing their firearm to go missing. 5 years ago from a Democrat in Boston, MA

NO. Guns don't kill people; people kill people. If we start suing legally acting gun manufacturers and dealers, then we should also start suing knife makers and car makers, because people are routinely killed by those items also. Let's get... 5 years ago from a Democrat in Malvern, PA

No, it is not the fault of the dealers or manufacturers of the actions of one man's evil actions. 5 years ago from a Democrat in Huntington Beach, CA

Gun owners should be required to carry insurance for each weapon that they own to cover the liability resulting from loss of life or serious injury. 5 years ago from a Democrat in Indian Springs, MT

Victims should not be able to sue manufacturers, but dealers who sell to people who are either not authorized to re-sell or to people who are restricted from gun ownership should be legally responsible. 5 years ago from a Democrat in New York, NY

If a dealer knowingly sells a gun to a criminal or suspects it will be used in a crime, then yes. If they have followed all the laws and had no reason to suspect the gun is going to be used in the commission of a crime, then no. As for manufacturers, if... 5 years ago from a Democrat in Lincoln, NE

There should be laws which prevent the manufacture of certain weapons for the public. Dealers should not be able to buy or sell certain weapons. The public does not need weapons such as ak-47's. 5 years ago from a Democrat in Norman, OK

Yes, but only if it can be proven without doubt that the business knowingly sold a firearm to an unstable person or someone they knew was going to use the weapon to harm others. 5 years ago from a Democrat in Potwin, KS

I believe people should have gun rights although they should not be able to buy so many rounds because that would not suite the purposes or hunting. If a person is buying many rounds then they are more than likely going to use it for the wrong purposes,... 5 years ago from a Democrat in Castle Rock, CO

No, but repeal the PLCAA and remove other special protections afforded to gun manufacturers. 5 years ago from a Democrat in Mount Kisco, NY

Dealers, yes, if they did not use due diligence in clearing the person they are selling to. 5 years ago from a Democrat in Willoughby, OH

You should have to insure your gun if it leaves your home. 5 years ago from a Democrat in Portland, OR

No, that will become a snowball effect like no other. Ex. McDonald's killed my son. He didnt know was super unhealthy to that all time. Its McDonald's fault for not having a doctor on staff. Mcdonalds is sued. Then the farmers for growing the... 5 years ago from a Democrat in Antioch, CA

Until there are strict laws enforcing background checks, it is not right to place blame on the dealer given they aren't violating current laws. If a law is passed that they must conduct a background check/mental health check prior to selling the gun,... 5 years ago from a Democrat in Kansas City, MO