Virginia Bill Would Open Gun Shops to Lawsuits

A bill sitting on Governor Abigail Spanberger's desk would strip firearms dealers and manufacturers in Virginia of the liability protections that currently shield them from lawsuits when legally sold guns are later used in crimes.House Bill 21, which passed both chambers of the General Assembly, would subject the firearms industry to the same civil liability standards as any other business in the state.What the Bill DoesHB 21 removes the state-level liability shield for gun manufacturers and dealers.Under current law, firearms businesses are generally protected from lawsuits arising from the c

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