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The Endgame

Any Settlement of Firearms Litigation Must Address Three Specific Areas of Gun Industry Conduct and Include a Strict Enforcement Mechanism

Introduction

America's gun violence problem stems directly from the fact that the gun industry remains virtually the last unregulated manufacturer of a consumer product. Although firearms claim more than 30,000 lives every year�far more than all other household and recreational products combined�the industry that manufactures this deadly consumer product remains unregulated.

Three major areas of conduct by the firearms industry must be thoroughly addressed if a settlement of lawsuits filed by major cities is to succeed in having a significant effect in reducing gun violence. In addition, there must be an effective enforcement mechanism to ensure industry compliance.


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The Violence Policy Center is a national non-profit educational foundation that conducts research on violence in America and works to develop violence-reduction policies and proposals. The Center examines the role of firearms in America, conducts research on firearms violence, and explores new ways to decrease firearm-related death and injury.






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