Is Gun Manufacturing Only US Industry That's Exempt From Being Sued?

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❌ False. While a 2005 law provides gun manufacturers some exemptions in liability — it grants them immunity against lawsuits alleging wrongdoing because their products were used in crimes — people can still sue for a variety of reasons and be successful.

they’re the only industry in America that is exempted from being able to be sued by the public

. The only one. Imagine had that been the way with cigarette manufacturers. Where the hell would we — where the heck would we be? We’d be in tough shape. Why gun manufacturers? Because of the power of their lobbying ability. It’s got to end. End. They’ve got to be held responsible for the things that they do that are irresponsible.

And, folks, you know, it’s the only industry in America, as I said, that’s exempt from being sued. And I think — I find it to be outrageous.

 

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