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In reply to the discussion: A judge just dealt a blow to a big gun-maker being sued over the Sandy Hook massacre [View all]JustABozoOnThisBus
(24,572 posts)35. If he plunked down money at the liquor store WHILE DRUNK, ...
... the liquor store might be guilty of something. The distiller, bottler, distributor, no.
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A judge just dealt a blow to a big gun-maker being sued over the Sandy Hook massacre [View all]
hue
Apr 2016
OP
So, What Makes The AR-15 Only Suitable For Law Enforcement - It Is No Different Than Other
cantbeserious
Apr 2016
#91
How Is The AR-15 Different Than Any Other Semi-Automatic Rifle That Citizens Can Purchase Today?
cantbeserious
Apr 2016
#119
You tell me since your the expert as I have very little actually experience with guns from which
cstanleytech
Apr 2016
#120
The Answer Is - There Is No Practical Difference - Aside From Perception - Functionally All
cantbeserious
Apr 2016
#122
So they all fire the same caliber of bullet at the same rate and muzzle velocity?
cstanleytech
Apr 2016
#123
Rate Of Fire - As Fast As The Trigger Can Be Squeezed - Bullet Caliber - Gun Owner Choice
cantbeserious
Apr 2016
#124
So the owners have to modify the gun to change it from a say a 22 to a 50 cal?
cstanleytech
Apr 2016
#129
AR-15 Is Not Made In 50 Caliber - 50 Caliber Firearms Strictly Controlled - Plethora Of Cartridges
cantbeserious
Apr 2016
#130
It will be dismissed soon ... and then the plaintifs will be hit with a huge judgement
NashuaDW
Apr 2016
#2
Who creates an ID at a liberal site only to post a few times over 7 years in the Gungeon?
onehandle
Apr 2016
#5
There is no firearm mild enough to be 'less lethal' against a child's body.
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2016
#57
Yes, manufacturer through promotion of their guns and use of the captive NRA to shill for the dang
Hoyt
Apr 2016
#34
However you look at it, the gun culture is responsible for Sandy Hook. And gun profiteers have
Hoyt
Apr 2016
#78
I don't care if it is one racist yahoo shooting an unarmed teenager, gun crud has gone on too long.
Hoyt
Apr 2016
#90
Good luck with that attitude. The difference in ownership between republicans and democrats in the
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2016
#94
I'm glad you've studied up on the best loads to kill unarmed teens. Sounds like a fun hobby.
Hoyt
Apr 2016
#103
Horseshit. Adam Lanza and his idiot mother are responsible for Sandy Hook. Period.
Lizzie Poppet
Apr 2016
#154
And then people will fault Bernie for the settlement these folks have to pay out.
frylock
Apr 2016
#85
Of course. Because beer is manufactured for the sole purpose of killing things?
Amimnoch
Apr 2016
#18
The manufacturer could argue that the assault weapons are made for self-defense or for sport.
JDPriestly
Apr 2016
#29
The manufacturer of tobacco products was held responsible for maiming and deaths.
Sheepshank
Apr 2016
#43
There are over 9 million of those specific rifles in civilian circulation
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2016
#51
Brewers and distilleries don't design their product to more effectively and violently...
George II
Apr 2016
#19
I'm down with Registration. But it needs iron clad protections to ensure it not be mis-used
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2016
#72
Twist my words any way you wish...I did not say alcohol doesn't wreck lives
Sheepshank
Apr 2016
#121
Actually, breweries and distilleries are not immune from prosecution like gun makers are.
beastie boy
Apr 2016
#44
The strategy in play here seems in line with the claimed tactic that led to the PLCAA
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2016
#116
Once again, what this thread is about is merely an expectation on the part of the plaintiffs
beastie boy
Apr 2016
#131
I must conclude you are in favor of protecting the tobacco and asbestos industries as well
beastie boy
Apr 2016
#152
"Tobacco and Asbestos represented that their products were safe." Do gun makers represent their
beastie boy
Apr 2016
#155
My carry handgun has seven separate safties to prevent discharge unless
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2016
#156
It is "patently false" that people use guns as instruments for personal protection?
Marengo
Apr 2016
#163
Then so are the automobile, swimming pool, and even the bathtub industries. And what about booze? Or
Big_Mike
Apr 2016
#110
GM and the taxpayers being sued for every drunk that has a car wreck, for example.
jtuck004
Apr 2016
#64
This isn't relevant to your accurate post about AR-15 and M-16, but for a little trivia, my
braddy
Apr 2016
#95
If I make a product called "Poison In A Can" or "Dynamite For Fun", both products clearly
Jackie Wilson Said
Apr 2016
#128
The only people who will be making out in this are the plaintiff's attorneys.
Ikonoklast
Apr 2016
#89
Keep in mind only some of the Sandy Hook families are parties to this frivolous lawsuit.
Kang Colby
Apr 2016
#132