Why shouldnt the gun industry be liable for damage done by its products, just like anybody else?

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39. They do, and they are.

But they're not liable for OTHER PEOPLE misusing their products.

Look, if a gun breaks and hurts or kills somebody due to a manufacturing or design defect, then yeah, they can and do get sued. There are periodic recalls of both guns and ammunition for this kind of thing, class action lawsuits, out of court settlements, the whole shebang.

This one is by Ruger, a big American manufacturer.
"Gun manufacturer issues massive recall saying pistols could unintentionally discharge"
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2017/06/gun-manufacturer-issues-massive-recall-saying-pistols-could-unintentionally-discharge/

Here's one by Walther, a big German manufacturer.
"Important Safety Recall – MARCH 2017 Walther CCP Pistols"
http://www.waltherarms.com/recall/#

And I recall somebody (Winchester?) recalling a bunch of .22 ammo because they had accidentally put a double charge of gunpowder in the cartridges. They ran ads in the major gun magazines and on their website.