Statement on
S. 397, the "Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act"
On Wednesday, October 26, 2005, the President signed into law:
S. 397, the
"Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act," which prohibits liability
actions against firearms or ammunition manufacturers and sellers for
unlawful misuse of their products; prohibits sale of a handgun unless the
purchaser is provided with a secure gun storage or safety device; and
provides for minimum sentences when armor piercing ammunition is used in
certain crimes.
Urge your Senators to fully support S. 659/S. 1805/S. 1806 without
any anti-gun amendments!
Ask them to do everything in their power to end these meritless
lawsuits and ensure that this essential legislation is approved as
written. Tell them it's time to pass S. 659/S. 1805/S. 1806! With your
help, we will win this fight and see this critical legislation signed into
law