|
"We are -- for the first time in years -- heartened by an Act of Congress which will enable lawful manufacturers to continue to operate in our country without the risk of frivolous lawsuits," said Thomas King, association president.
Several gun manufacturers have recently ceased New York operations due in part to the increasing cost of defending class action and other lawsuits, King said. Hundreds of New Yorkers have been put out of work because of the plant closings.
As violent crime continues to drop in the wake of last year's expiration of the so-called "assault weapons ban", anti-gun advocates have taken to filing hundreds of frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers to attempt to limit lawful gun ownership.
"It's hard to imagine an industry in this country has to be protected from lawyers by such a law," said King. "Our politicians -- especially many in New York State -- would rather blame the manufacturers of a completely legal product than the criminals who utilize it illegally."
The New York State Rifle and Pistol Association represents thousands of New York hunters and sport shooters and seeks to educate New Yorkers about the safe purchase, handling, storage and use of firearms.
10-26-05
© 2005 North
Country Gazette
|
