Establishing which actions may be brought against firearm and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, or dealers

This bill establishes which actions may be brought against firearm and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, importers, trade associations, sellers, or dealers in regards to the manufacture, distribution, or sale of firearms and ammunition. The bill provides that the manufacture, distribution, or sale of firearms or ammunition by manufacturers, distributors, or dealers who are duly licensed by the appropriate federal and state authorities is a lawful activity and is not unreasonably dangerous, and that the unlawful use of firearms and ammunition is the proximate cause of any injuries arising from their unlawful use. The bill restricts the types of actions a person may bring against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, importer, distributor, trade association, seller, or dealer by prohibiting actions against such a person when the theory of recovery relates to the lawful design, manufacture, marketing, or sale of a firearm or ammunition or injuries arising from the unlawful use of a firearm or ammunition. The bill provides that if a party has brought an action prohibited by the bill, the court shall dismiss the action and award the defendant reasonable attorney fees and costs. The bill provides that a person may bring a suit against a firearms or ammunition manufacturer, importer, distributor, trade association, seller, or dealer for breach of contract or warranty, damage or harm caused by a defective firearm or ammunition, and injunctive relief to enforce a valid statute, rule, or ordinance.