Tennessee Republicans Pass Bill to Shield Gun Manufacturers from Lawsuits After School Shooting

Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have passed a bill that would protect gun and ammunition dealers, manufacturers, and sellers against lawsuits. The bill was passed despite pushback from Democratic lawmakers who believe their GOP counterparts are trying to shield gun companies just weeks after the Nashville school shooting that killed six people, including three 9-year-olds. The firearm industry remains largely shielded from liability under federal law, and the Tennessee bill spells out a half-dozen situations in which gun and ammo companies could be held civilly liable in Tennessee state courts, exempting others.