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Extremists Make Themselves Clear: They Think Even the Police Should Be Powerless Against Reckless Gun Dealers
May 18, 2005

Washington D.C. - During consideration of legislation that would strip away legal rights of gun victims, the House Judiciary Committee in a near party line vote defeated an amendment that would have protected the right of police officers to bring lawsuits against negligent gun sellers.

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Nationwide Opposition to Bill Giving Reckless Gun Sellers Legal Immunity
May 19, 2005

Opposition around the country:

• National Groups, State and Local Organizations
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Former Directors
• American Bar Association
• Professors at Law Schools
• Newspaper Editorials Against Gun Industry Immunity (Updated 4/26/05)



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Gun Lobby Allies on House Judiciary Committee Vote to Protect Negligent Gun Sellers Even if They Arm Terrorists
May 25, 2005

Washington, D.C. - During consideration of H.R. 800, gun lobby allies on the House Judiciary Committee showed their extremism and lack of concern for public safety by rejecting several amendments.

"The gun lobby allies on the House Judiciary Committee made their extremism crystal clear today -- they gave special legal privileges to even the most reckless gun sellers, like Bull's Eye Shooter Supply which armed the DC snipers, and stripped away legal rights that protect gun violence victims and promote public safety," said Michael Barnes, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.

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