On Thursday, March 26, the Senate overwhelmingly passed HB 78, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Clarification Act (PLCAA), which ensures that a manufacturer cannot be sued simply because a criminal misused a product that was legally made and sold. The bill has officially completed the legislative process, passing both the House and Senate, and is now headed to Governor Beshear’s desk for his consideration.
Please use the Take Action button to contact the Governor and ask him to sign HB 78 into law.
The Threat of Frivolous Lawsuits against Sportsmen
For years, radical anti-sportsmen groups have tried to use “frivolous lawsuits” to bankrupt the very companies that make our hunting rifles, shotguns, and ammunition. Their goal is simple: if they can’t ban your gear through legislation, they’ll sue the manufacturers out of existence.
Why HB 78 is Vital for the Hunting Community
HB 78 puts a stop to that. Here is why this bill is vital for our community:
- Stops Activist Lawsuits: It prevents anti-gun groups from using the courts to bankrupt manufacturers over the criminal actions of third parties.
- Lowers Costs: When manufacturers spend millions defending baseless lawsuits, those costs are passed down to you. This bill helps keep the price of firearms and ammo stable.
- Secures Our Industry: By preventing local governments from creating their own “liability traps,” we ensure that the businesses we rely on can stay open and keep Kentucky’s outdoor economy thriving.
Next Steps: Protect Kentucky’s Outdoor Legacy
This bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will protect our heritage the second it is signed.
Kentucky’s hunters and shooters deserve to know that the tools they rely on won’t be litigated out of existence. Please take a moment right now to share this message with your family, friends, and fellow sportsmen and gun owners. Let’s make sure Governor Beshear hears our voice loud and clear.
The legacy of hunting, fishing, and trapping depends on our actions today. Urge your family and friends to join you and the Sportsmen’s Alliance in the fight against the rising tide of animal and gun control extremism.
