Gun control "advocates" overlooking the IWR?

[reddread]

that log in their eye has got to hurt.

[BainsBane]

1. really?

I haven't seen that, but I have seen the opposite, someone arguing we should ignore gun control--1.4 million deaths since 1968 from a domestic war--for a more "peaceful society."

[NuclearDem]

2. So, I can just drop this wherever?

[friendly_iconoclast]

3. They also seem to be overlooking the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994

http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=48984

Statement on Signing the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994
August 17, 1994


I am pleased to sign into law S. 1458, the "General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994." It is before me today as a result of bipartisan support in the Congress, and the hard work of many who have labored long to achieve passage of such legislation. The result is legislation that accommodates the need to revitalize our general aviation industry, while preserving the legal rights of passengers and pilots. This limited measure is intended to give manufacturers of general aviation aircraft and related component parts some protection from lawsuits alleging defective design or manufacture after an aircraft has established a lengthy record of operational safety.

In 1978, U.S. general aviation manufacturers produced 18,000 of these aircraft for domestic use and for export around the world. Our manufacturers were the world leaders in the production of general aviation aircraft. By 1993, production had dwindled to only 555 aircraft. As a result, in the last decade over 100,000 wellpaying jobs were lost in general aviation manufacturing. An innovative and productive American industry has been pushed to the edge of extinction. This Act will allow manufacturers to supply new basic aircraft for flight training, business use, and recreational flying.

The Act establishes an 18-year statute of repose for general aviation aircraft and component parts beyond which the manufacturer will not be liable in lawsuits alleging defective manufacture or design. It is limited to aircraft having a seating capacity of fewer than 20 passengers, which are not engaged in scheduled passengercarrying operations.

In its report to me and to the Congress last August, the National Commission to Ensure a Strong Competitive Airline Industry recommended the enactment of a statute of repose for general aviation aircraft. The report indicated that the enactment of such legislation would "help regenerate a once-healthy industry and help create thousands of jobs." I agree with this assessment; this is a job-creating and jobrestoring measure that will bring good jobs and economic growth back to this industry. It will also help U.S. companies restore our Nation to the status of the premier supplier of general aviation aircraft to the world, favorably affecting our balance of trade. Therefore, as I sign into law the "General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994," I am pleased to acknowledge the bipartisan work done by the Congress and by all the supporters of the general aviation industry.

WILLIAM J. CLINTON

The White House, August 17, 1994.

NOTE: S. 1458, approved August 17, was assigned Public Law No. 103-298. Citation: William J. Clinton: "Statement on Signing the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994," August 17, 1994. Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project. http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=48984.

[beevul]

4. The brady bill vote they so loudly object to...was in like 1993

If that aint reaching, I don't know what is.

Yeah a vote against gun control 22 plus years ago, is SO much worse that voting for the IWR.


That of course, leaves the PLCAA, which none of them will characterize honestly, or discuss earnestly. They make claims, and back them up with cites to other claims, but nothing really substantial. And don't even bother trying to discuss the text of the actual law with them. They call doing that "nra talking points".

Several of them both here and elsewhere illustrate their intentions plainly enough, however:

It is outrageous that a product that exists for no purpose other than to kill has an exemption from state tort liability. Allowing tort liability would force gun manufacturers to pay some of the costs imposed by their products, increase the prices for assault weapons and maybe even cause some manufacturers to stop making them.

http://mediamatters.org/blog/2012/12/19/why-isnt-the-media-discussing-the-unprecedented/191910

Repealing immunity should be a top priority

Then multiple states and cities can sue the gun industry into oblivion.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022327471#post54