SB 123 -- FIREARM MANUFACTURERS SPONSOR: Kinder (Hampton) COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Sportsmanship, Safety and Firearms by a vote of 8 to 0. Under this bill, the design, manufacture, marketing, and sale of firearms or ammunition is not an unreasonably dangerous activity and does not constitute a nuisance in and of itself. The bill prohibits the state, and political subdivisions within the state, from bringing suit against any firearms or ammunition manufacturer relating to design, manufacturing, marketing, and sale to the public. The bill allows actions regarding breach of contract or warranty for firearms or ammunition purchased by the state or political subdivision. Nothing in the bill will be interpreted as limiting any properly cognizable action at law or equity by a person or corporation other than the state or political subdivision. FISCAL NOTE: No impact on state funds. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that the manufacture of firearms and ammunition is not considered a dangerous practice. The bill would cut down the number of frivolous law suits being filed against gun manufacturers and retailers. Testifying for the bill were Senator Kinder; Missouri Chamber of Commerce; and National Rifle Association. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Bob Dominique, Legislative AnalystCopyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives