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PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS "PROTECTION OF LAWFUL COMMERCE IN ARMS ACT" LANDMARK NRA VICTORY NOW LAW
NRA-ILA ^ | October 26, 2005 | NA

Posted on 10/26/2005 11:57:47 AM PDT by neverdem

(Washington, DC) - President George W. Bush today signed into law the National Rifle Association (NRA)-backed "Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act" (S. 397) ending politically motivated lawsuits designed to bankrupt law-abiding American firearm manufacturers and retailers. S. 397 passed both chambers in Congress with broad bipartisan support.

"This is an historic day for freedom. I would like to thank President Bush for signing the most significant piece of pro-gun legislation in twenty years into law. History will show that this law helped save the American firearms industry from collapse under the burden of these ruinous and politically motivated lawsuits," said Wayne LaPierre, NRA’s executive vice president.

In late July, the Senate approved the measure 65-31. Last week, the House overwhelmingly passed the bill 283-144. The "Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act" was NRA's number one legislative priority and a monumental victory for the Association and its members.

"What we witness today is the culmination of a seven-year effort that included a comprehensive legislative and election strategy," stated Chris W. Cox, NRA’s chief lobbyist. "We worked hard to change the political landscape to pass this landmark legislation. As always, our members were up for the task. Key electoral victories in 2000, 2002 and 2004 helped pave passage of this law.

"The Bush administration was a vital ally during debate on Capitol Hill. I would also like to thank Senators Larry Craig and Max Baucus and Congressmen Rick Boucher and Cliff Stearns for doing a yeoman’s job as lead co-sponsors of this legislation. In addition, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and Senate Majority Whip Mitch McConnell ought to be commended for their steadfast leadership during Senate deliberations," added Cox.

In recent years, 33 states passed similar legislation outlawing frivolous lawsuits intended to bankrupt the gun industry. However, this new law creates judicial uniformity in all courts across the United States.

"This law will help preserve the American firearms industry and also help preserve American manufacturing jobs. American companies will cease to make products if they continue to be sued every time a violent criminal they do not know, have never met and cannot control, misuses a legal non-defective product. This is a significant step toward saving millions of manufacturing jobs," concluded LaPierre.


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KEYWORDS: 109th; bang; banglist; billsigning; bush43; rkba
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It has its flawed amendments. It's called politics. Go wash your mouth with brown soap.
1 posted on 10/26/2005 11:57:48 AM PDT by neverdem
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To: neverdem

Buy SWB and RGR stocks. Support your American gun companies.


2 posted on 10/26/2005 12:00:54 PM PDT by samadams2000 (Nothing fills the void of a passing hurricane better than government)
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To: neverdem

HOO-RAH


3 posted on 10/26/2005 12:02:09 PM PDT by xcamel (No more RINOS - Not Now, Not Ever Again.)
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To: neverdem

I'm imagining myself going outside and firing my guns into the air in celebration. Of course, as a responsible gun owner, I could never allow myself to do something that stupid.

It's a great day for Americans and the fireamrs industry. Thank you NRA, Congress, Senate and President Bush.


4 posted on 10/26/2005 12:03:08 PM PDT by cyclotic (Cub Scouts-Teach 'em young to be men, and politically incorrect in the process)
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To: neverdem
It has its flawed amendments

Such as?
5 posted on 10/26/2005 12:04:52 PM PDT by visualops (www.visualops.com)
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To: cyclotic

Right. You could shoot down a 747 or something!


6 posted on 10/26/2005 12:05:20 PM PDT by RetiredArmy (Socialist Dems, the MSM and Islamic murderers, ALL threats to the Republic!)
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To: neverdem
Three Cheers for President Bush and his pistol-packing SCOTUS Nominee, Harriet Miers.

Anybody think Jean Francois Kerry would have signed this bill?

7 posted on 10/26/2005 12:07:47 PM PDT by You Dirty Rats (Lashed to the USS George W. Bush: "Damn the Torpedos, Full Miers Ahead!!")
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To: neverdem

How can this be? Everyone knows Pres. Bush is a RINO. /sarcasm


8 posted on 10/26/2005 12:08:59 PM PDT by Siena Dreaming
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To: visualops

Trigger locks and the implied mandatory use of them made it in to the best of my knownledge. When a firearm, needed for home defense, must have a trigger lock on it home defence is severly compromised.


9 posted on 10/26/2005 12:09:53 PM PDT by veracious
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To: neverdem

I don't like compromise when it comes to guns, but at least the gun industry is protected from frivolous lawsuits now, which is a good thing.


10 posted on 10/26/2005 12:12:03 PM PDT by NRA2BFree
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To: Siena Dreaming

I think Rove explained to Bush that the NRA was started by a Republican, the civil war general Ambrose Burnside, and that passing this law would build the ellusive coalition that Mark Hannah tried to create.

Or just another sinister trick to get some Democrats to vote on a "Republican" issue.

I'm sure Howard "I support the NRA" Dean is proud, too.


11 posted on 10/26/2005 12:15:46 PM PDT by Frank T
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To: Siena Dreaming
How can this be? Everyone knows Pres. Bush is a RINO. /sarcasm

Hold that sarcasm! Bush IS a BIG RINO. He didn't sign that for gun owners, he did it for the gun industry. He knows where the big Republican campaign money comes from. Corporate America! Remember, this is the man who said he WOULD sign the AWB if it crossed his desk. Fortunately for us, we had guys like Tom DeLay who kept it from crossing his desk!!

12 posted on 10/26/2005 12:20:51 PM PDT by NRA2BFree
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To: visualops

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S.397

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by Senate)

SEC. 5. CHILD SAFETY LOCKS.

SEC. 6. ARMOR PIERCING AMMUNITION.

Passed the Senate July 29, 2005.

Attest:

Secretary.

109th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 397

AN ACT

To prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by others.


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Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by Senate)


13 posted on 10/26/2005 12:22:10 PM PDT by neverdem (May you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows that you're dead.)
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To: RetiredArmy

I don't need a gun for that, just a laser pointer.


14 posted on 10/26/2005 12:26:15 PM PDT by cyclotic (Cub Scouts-Teach 'em young to be men, and politically incorrect in the process)
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To: neverdem

NRA bump.


15 posted on 10/26/2005 12:29:58 PM PDT by facedown (Armed in the Heartland)
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To: neverdem

Sarah Brady is deeply saddened.


16 posted on 10/26/2005 12:34:23 PM PDT by Disambiguator (Making accusations of racism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.)
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To: neverdem
WOOHOO!!!!


Jack.

17 posted on 10/26/2005 12:39:00 PM PDT by Jack Deth (Knight Errant and Disemboweler of the WFTD Thread)
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To: neverdem
Bush gave a speech at the Economics Club, today. He seemed confident, calm, and clearheaded.

Maybe being able to sign this buoyed him.

President Bush Outlines An Agenda For Economic Growth [Spoke at Economic Club today]

18 posted on 10/26/2005 12:45:22 PM PDT by syriacus (Bush hasn't done a bad job, all things (WOT, vagaries of Nature, Lib lies + obstruction) considered)
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To: neverdem

Yet another pro-gun law!

Life is good.

19 posted on 10/26/2005 12:58:00 PM PDT by Southack (Media Bias means that Castro won't be punished for Cuban war crimes against Black Angolans in Africa)
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To: neverdem


Hundreds of Democrat supporting trial lawyers will be out of job....


20 posted on 10/26/2005 1:00:00 PM PDT by Tzimisce
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