I heard somewhere that this can't really happen

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/jersey-police-allege-gun-company-sold-defective-guns-47555812

*New Jersey police allege gun company sold defective guns*
New Jersey has sued gun manufacturer Sig Sauer, saying it sold defective handguns to the state police.



There's that law that says you can't sue a gun company. Maybe NJ hasn't heard yet.

[Hangingon]

1. Gun companies have been sued for defective products.

Just ask Remington about their triggers.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

2. I know

I trust you noticed my tag.

[Hangingon]

9. Sorry, should not have jumped.

[Abnredleg]

3. The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act does allow you to sue

If the product is defective, then you have a cause of action. What you can't do is sue the manufacturer for selling a legal product that is subsequently used in a criminal or negligent manner.

Edit: Missed the sarcasm tag.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

4. Thanks, no worries

[sarisataka]

5. Unpossible

I have been assured by "experts" and folks who can disarm a person and field strip a 45 before the previous holder can react that the PLCAA is a special carve out which prohibits all lawsuits against gun manufacturers...

Obviously this is fake news

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

6. fake news for sure

[sarisataka]

10. I told you this is unpossible:

see- https://www.democraticunderground.com/126212210
just posted this morning.

"

On October 26, 2005, President Bush signed into law S. 397, the “Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act,” a bill that prohibits victims of the gun industry’s negligent practices from filing lawsuits in America’s courts. No other industry in the country benefits from such special legal protection.

"

Would the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence stoop to misrepresenting what the law says???

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

11. re: "...misrepresenting what the law says???"

Of course not.






Watch for an

[petronius]

7. Well, the fact that this suit did happen just proves that the PLCAA is unnecessary

and should be repealed. Or something like that...

[pablo_marmol]

8. This is why so many departments stick with Glocks, beside their light weight.

If it aint broke, don't fix it......and Glocks are reliable, inexpensive pistols.

That said, I'll always sign off on underhanded, back-door "gun control".

[ManiacJoe]

12. Most agencies go with Glock due to the cheap prices.

Glock sells to agencies very cheaply because Glock wants to maintain the marketing that says "more agencies use Glock than any other manufacturer".

[Straw Man]

13. There's not much wrong with Glocks ...

... but the SIG P320 fixes pretty much everything that is, and adds a couple of new tricks that benefit both the company and consumers, like the interchangeable grip modules. Repeat sales AND user-customization: win-win.

Anecdotally, the problems with the P229 and the NJ Troopers were related to their using steel-cased ammo for practice. SIG claims that there were no failures using the brass-cased duty ammo. Many manufacturers advise in their user's manuals against using steel-cased ammo. My opinion is that steel-cased ammo is only for use in firearms of the former Eastern Bloc, which were designed to use it. For the rest of the world, it's like trying to run your car on kerosene. But that's an argument for another day.

I expect the SIG P320 to start making large inroads into the LE market, especially after its recent adoption by the Army.

[pablo_marmol]

15. Interesting! Thanks.

I'll have to give the SIG P320 a test drive next time I'm at the range, which won't be far off.

[tortoise1956]

16. Never shot a P320,

but I did rent a P250 (forerunner) once when I was looking for versatility, and was very impressed. The P320 is an insanely modular weapon system. If I were interested in a single platform for use in target shooting/home defense/CCW, I would definitely be looking hard at the P320.

I ended up buying an EAA Witness Elite Match instead of the 320 (as a target shooter). I already had both home defense and CCW weapons, and it was cheaper to buy a dedicated match pistol. Besides, the EAA is awesome - it makes me look like I can still shoot straight, in spite of my shaky 60-year-old hands!

[pablo_marmol]

17. And thank you T56!

Based on my very positive experience with my Sig upper, I'm not surprised at what has been reported.

Thanks to Lasik, this 60-yr-old does pretty well at the range, but it takes plenty of work in many areas to keep up with those young whippersnappers!

GO 56'ers!!!

[pablo_marmol]

14. Exactly.

And being first to market the lightweight polymer hybrid pistol didn't hurt either.