Gunmaker seeks suit dismissal

Hours after President Bush signed a new law protecting gun manufacturers such as Smith & Wesson from some lawsuits, the industry filed a motion to dismiss a high-profile case filed by New York City.

But despite the law's clear language dismissing pending municipal lawsuits, both sides expect a fight over the law's legality.

President Bush signed the "Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act" at a White House ceremony Wednesday following House passage of the bill earlier this month.

No surprise here. Now we need to find out whether the judges are willing to apply the law fairly and quickly, or if there's going to be a tussle.

Posted on 2005-11-02 18:53:30.0 by matthew@triggerfinger.org

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