Staff Reports
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, has signed into law a bill that makes it easier for victims of gun violence to sue gun makers. The law, known as the Firearm Industry Responsibility Act, prohibits advertising and marketing that promotes unlawful private militia activity. It also holds gun manufacturers accountable for their role in contributing to gun violence in Illinois communities. The new law allows gun companies to be sued if they knowingly cause harm through unsafe marketing practices.
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Governor Pritzker sees this as a necessary step in his gun control agenda. He believes that gun manufacturers should be held accountable for endangering public safety. Pritzker cites examples of other industries, such as opioid manufacturers and vaping companies, being held accountable for their actions. He argues that gun manufacturers should not be able to hide from the law.
However, critics of the law argue that it is designed to harass gun manufacturers and open them up to frivolous lawsuits. They believe that this is an attempt to bankrupt gun companies. Scott Pulaski, the owner of Piesa Armory in Alton, Illinois, says that it is clear the state does not like the firearms industry and would like it to go away.
In addition to the Firearm Industry Responsibility Act, Governor Pritzker signed a bill banning privately-made “ghost guns.” He believes that these unserialized guns are being built by individuals who should not have access to such dangerous weapons. The United States Supreme Court recently allowed the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to enforce a rule against ghost guns.
Overall, this new law in Illinois represents a push for stricter gun control measures. While some argue that it is necessary to hold gun manufacturers accountable, others believe that it is an attack on the firearms industry. This issue continues to be a contentious debate in the country.
