Advancing Michigan bill would repeal legal protections for gun industry

[RandySF]

Lansing — Before approving an 11-bill package Thursday aimed at combating gun violence, a Michigan Senate committee changed one of the proposals to remove from current state law legal protections for firearm dealers and manufacturers.

Democrats made the liability changes in a bill that previously focused on bolstering gun storage standards in homes where children are present. Republicans immediately criticized the revisions.

The new version of the storage measure would delete about two pages of law that say federally licensed firearm dealers are not liable for damages "arising from the use or misuse" of a gun if the sale was executed legally and that ban local governments in Michigan from suing gun manufacturers.

"... (A) political subdivision shall not bring a civil action against any person who produces a firearm or ammunition," the current law says.

Sen. Stephanie Chang, D-Detroit, chairwoman of the Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, said senators had realized by approving the firearm storage legislation, they'd be voting on a portion of state law that included the immunity protections.



https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/michigan/2023/03/09/michigan-bill-would-repeal-legal-protections-for-gun-industry/69990883007/

[Deuxcents]

1. Good job..Michigan getting it done ✅

They got down to business n have been hard at it.

[friend of a friend]

2. Should manufacturers of liquor be sued if a drunk driver kills someone?

I know that a bar and a gun shop can be sued.

[Effete Snob]

3. No

You are comparing apples to oranges.

Is liquor marketed by the manufacturers as something you can use as a weapon against others on the road? No, it's not.

"The Colt fires the first shot first"



I haven't seen advertisements saying that Jack Daniels can help you deal with annoying pedestrians or other road users, without a moment of hesitation. Perhaps the marketing of liquor is different where you are, but in the real world, guns are sold as things to have with you should the occasion arise to shoot people with them.

So, yes, be prepared to "whip into action in a flash" and "fire the first shot" without a moment's hesitation.

You get back to us with those liquor ads promoting irresponsible behavior.

I'm going to guess you missed the piece of history where various parties went after cigarette manufacturers for the same sort of thing.

[Effete Snob]

5. By the way...

Welcome to DU.

[UTUSN]

6. K&R

[lindysalsagal]

7. WOW! Go, Michigan!