Jack Reed: “the Senator from Idaho points to every exception because he can't point to one exception that will clearly establish the…”

“the Senator from Idaho points to every exception because he can't point to one exception that will clearly establish the right of these plaintiffs to go forward to make their case. The way this legislation is structured, first, the qualified civil liability action may not be brought in any Federal or State court. You are thrown out of court unless you can get yourself back in by an exemption. In these cases, you are dismissed. You are already in court but you are out the door. The intent is very clear. It is to stop individuals from suing dealers, manufacturers, and trade associations. What about these exemptions? The first exemption deals with the transferor or convicted. There have been no charges in Bull's Eye, no conviction. What happens? The case is already dismissed. Is there language the Senator from Idaho will apply reinstating the case automatically? The second is a possibility that is negligent entrustment or negligence per se. All of these require knowledge on the part of the defendant. The facts of Bull's Eye clearly suggest there is no evidence or none so far proven that the owner knew the gun was shoplifted and, in fact, he alleges he was not aware of any missing weapons until he was confronted by the ATF after the crime. This does not apply. Finally, there is the violation of a Federal or State statute.…”