H 3983 Resolution, By Viers
 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REQUEST OUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS IN THE
 UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO END THE ABUSE OF TORT LAWS AGAINST THE FIREARMS
 INDUSTRY.

   04/26/05  House  Introduced HJ-17
   04/26/05  House  Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial
                     Resolutions HJ-17

TO REQUEST OUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS IN THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO END THE ABUSE OF TORT LAWS AGAINST THE FIREARMS INDUSTRY.

Whereas, citizens have a right, protected by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, to keep and bear arms; and

Whereas, lawsuits have been commenced against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and importers of firearms that operate as designed and intended, which seek money damages and other relief for the harm caused by the misuse of firearms by third parties, including criminals; and

Whereas, the manufacture, importation, possession, sale, and use of firearms and ammunition in the United States are heavily regulated by Federal, state, and local laws, including the Gun Control Act of 1968, the National Firearms Act, and the Arms Export Control Act; and

Whereas, businesses in the United States that are engaged in interstate and foreign commerce through the lawful design, manufacture, marketing, distribution, importation, or sale to the public of firearms or ammunition that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce are not, and should not, be liable for the harm caused by those who criminally or unlawfully misuse firearm products or ammunition products that function as designed and intended; and

Whereas, thirty-three states have passed legislation protecting firearms and ammunition manufacturers, and legislation in Congress supporting this measure has broad bipartisan support. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, requests our elected Representatives and Senators in the United States Congress to end the abuse of tort laws against the firearms industry.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the State of South Carolina's Congressional Delegation.