Defective Firearms Protection Act

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Defective Firearms Protection Act

This bill permits the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for firearms and firearm components.

Bill 118 hr 4243, also known as the Defective Firearms Protection Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide legal protection for firearms manufacturers and dealers in cases where a firearm malfunctions and causes injury or death.

The bill states that if a firearm is found to be defective and causes harm to an individual, the manufacturer or dealer cannot be held liable for damages unless it can be proven that the defect was caused by negligence or a design flaw. This provision aims to protect gun manufacturers and dealers from frivolous lawsuits that may arise from accidents or misuse of firearms.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the establishment of a national database to track defective firearms and ensure that they are properly recalled and repaired. This database would be managed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and would help prevent future accidents and injuries caused by defective firearms. Overall, the Defective Firearms Protection Act seeks to balance the rights of gun manufacturers and dealers with the need to ensure the safety of consumers. It aims to provide legal clarity and protection for the firearms industry while also promoting responsible gun ownership and preventing accidents caused by defective firearms.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4243

Introduced on
2023-06-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/21/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Defective Firearms Protection Act

This bill permits the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for firearms and firearm components.

Bill 118 hr 4243, also known as the Defective Firearms Protection Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide legal protection for firearms manufacturers and dealers in cases where a firearm malfunctions and causes injury or death.

The bill states that if a firearm is found to be defective and causes harm to an individual, the manufacturer or dealer cannot be held liable for damages unless it can be proven that the defect was caused by negligence or a design flaw. This provision aims to protect gun manufacturers and dealers from frivolous lawsuits that may arise from accidents or misuse of firearms.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the establishment of a national database to track defective firearms and ensure that they are properly recalled and repaired. This database would be managed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and would help prevent future accidents and injuries caused by defective firearms. Overall, the Defective Firearms Protection Act seeks to balance the rights of gun manufacturers and dealers with the need to ensure the safety of consumers. It aims to provide legal clarity and protection for the firearms industry while also promoting responsible gun ownership and preventing accidents caused by defective firearms.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the consumer product safety laws to repeal the exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of consumer product under such laws.

Policy Areas
Commerce

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/13/2023

Defective Firearms Protection Act

This bill permits the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for firearms and firearm components.


Latest Action6/23/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.