"I would like to emphasize with the public that ATF agents, in addition to
their badge, will have a two card credential set with their photo affixed that
clearly identifies them and the position they hold," said Brock . Smelko is being taken before the U. These shooting-related activities contribute approximately three
billion dollars in activity each year to the nation's economy. NSSF created and funded a program called Project
ChildSafe (http://www.org) and through these programs the firearms industry
group is a partner in the federal government's Project Safe Neighborhoods
(http://www.

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Federal legislation would prevent new
suits from being filed or existing cases from proceeding when a judge
determines that the defendants are not connected to the wrongdoing of
criminals, and their product was not defectively designed or made.
"This series of deadly shootings demonstrates the increasing and critical
need to take affirmative steps to reduce the number of illegal guns on the
streets," Governor Rendell said.

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At the time of his arrest he was also armed with a .

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And, as of March 29, 72 of the current 87
homicide victims this year were killed by guns. This task force will have the opportunity to come up with
tangible solutions to prevent the illegal possession of guns.

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In Executive Order 2005-2, Governor Rendell said gun violence has claimed
the lives of too many of Pennsylvania's children and cited incidents in
Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and York.

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Magistrate in Cleveland, OH
today to face initial charges."
The National Association of Manufacturers, representing 14,000 members
with 18 million employees making all manner of products in America, sees the
issue this way: "Today it 's handguns, but tomorrow it could be power tools,
golf clubs or automobiles. Keane, senior
vice president and general counsel of NSSF.org) to distribute nationwide more than
20 million firearm safety kits and gun locks.psn.

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Brock said that Smelko is a previously convicted felon for whom it is
illegal to possess any firearms. The investigation is continuing., Governor Edward G.

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S. Rendell today
signed an Executive Order that forms the Commission to Address Gun Violence in
the wake of several recent shootings that resulted in several deaths and
injuries throughout Pennsylvania .

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CLEVELAND, A Willoughby, OH man who drew attention
to himself when he allegedly passed himself off as an undercover ATF agent to
an area gun dealer got to meet the real thing. Four more handguns and a shotgun were
recovered in the search of his home.

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"With the number of illegal guns in our streets, it's important for every
facet of law enforcement to work together in hopes of eliminating such
trafficking in our communities," Governor Rendell said.

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"I am asking the Commission to provide sensible legislation that balances our
responsibility to protect our citizens with their constitutional right to own
guns as law abiding citizens and sportsmen .

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A Senate
bill will be introduced shortly. Manufacturers of perfectly lawful, properly
designed and well-functioning products can't rationally be held liable for
third-party actions that may result in harm to another.nssf. HARRISBURG, Pa."
The 21-member Commission will be charged with thoroughly investigating the
recent surge in gun violence and gun-related deaths in Pennsylvania.

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At the request of the Justice
Department's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, NSSF created
a program to assist law enforcement in its mission to prevent and prosecute
criminal purchases of guns , called Don't Lie for the Other Guy
(http://www. No one would seriously
consider suing the manufacturer of matches when an arsonist starts a fire with
one, so manufacturers in our industry cannot be held accountable for behavior
we do not condone, criminal and irresponsible acts involving our products . In York, five people were shot
and killed in a span of six days.

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Special Agents from the Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives of the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers and the National
Association of Wholesalers, as well as organized labor whose members ' jobs are
endangered by such reckless lawsuits that are brought against their employers
with the intention of bankrupting them."
More than thirty states already have passed similar legislation to prevent
unwarranted lawsuits attempting to blame responsible businesses and their
employees for the acts of criminals.
NSSF itself, established in 1961 by the firearms industry to promote
safety and the responsible use of its products, has been named a defendant in
many of the lawsuits .gov) program to prevent crime."
Learn more about NSSF's safety programs and the promotion of the safe and
responsible use of its members' products by visiting the Foundation's web site
at http://www.

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Rep. These lawsuits are meant to eliminate
a segment of the manufacturing industry and the jobs of tens of thousands it
employs, by forcing an enormous economic burden on innocent people forced to
defend their good names against unwarranted accusations," observed Doug
Painter , president of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade
association for the firearms industry .
"Everyone who works in manufacturing or sells manufactured goods should
encourage their representatives in Congress to support this common-sense
measure," adds NSSF's president, Doug Painter, "because it's simply wrong and
unjust to blame the manufacturer or retailer of a perfectly legal and properly
functioning product when someone purposely misuses it. On March 15, a 16-year-old student from
Carrick High School in Pittsburgh was shot and killed as he sat in his car
across the street from the school with two other students who were injured in
the shooting. A written
report must be issued to the Governor no later than Monday, May 16, with
specific administrative, statutory and regulatory changes designed to curb gun
violence.

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Governor Rendell Forms Commission to Curb Gun Violence in Pennsylvania; Assigns 20 State Troopers to Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Task Force on Interstate Gun

In addition to forming the Commission, the Governor announced that he will
assign 20 State Police troopers to a federal task force that deals with
interstate gun trafficking through the federal agency of Alcohol, Tobacco and
Firearms, also known as ATF.

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Phony Agent Meets Real Thing

Smelko was at Brass
Tactics, 35475 Vine St, Eastlake, OH when ATF agents found him and arrested
him.45 caliber
semi-automatic pistol, according to Larry Brock, Resident Agent in Charge of
ATF in Cleveland.
House of Representatives would prevent further abuse of our nation 's courts
when frivolous lawsuits against law-abiding businesses seek to blame them for
the criminal misuse of legally sold firearms.

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Justice Department
along with Eastlake, OH Police officers arrested Paul Smelko and searched his
residence at 9109 Chillicothe Rd, Willoughby, OH last night.
Mr. Rick Boucher (D-VA) introduced the
bill, HR 800, with strong bipartisan backing from 92 co-sponsors .
"We must do more to prevent senseless violence that has been claiming
innocent lives in our communities and neighborhoods," Governor Rendell said. "Failure to do so will only result in more
gunshot injuries and senseless deaths, particularly to young people.

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Brock went on to say that Smelko offered no resistance and
accompanied agents and officers who later searched his residence. You should
always ask to see both. This new law is needed to stop predatory
lawsuits that are intended to bankrupt an entire industry by turning upside-
down centuries of legal tradition and jurisprudence in America that provides
protection in our courts for the innocent," explains Lawrence G.

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Nation's Manufacturers , Labor Support Firearms Industry in Effort to Prevent
Unjust Lawsuits Intended to Ruin Responsible Businesses

NEWTOWN, Conn.
During the weekend of March 11-13 alone, 11 people were killed in
Philadelphia, nine by gunshot.
Eight troopers from Philadelphia, six from Pittsburgh, three from
Harrisburg and three from Reading will be assigned to the ATF task force . "Too often,
unregistered or 'stolen' guns are responsible for deaths in our communities
and neighborhoods .

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Smelko was taken into custody for alleged violations of federal
firearms laws at a gunshop where he was retrieving another weapon he had
brought in for repairs, a Bushmaster semi automatic rifle .
AUSA Kelly Galvin is representing the government in this prosecution. Titled "The Protection of Lawful Commerce in
Arms Act," it enjoys support from business groups, such as the U.
"Lawful and responsible members of the business community must be
protected from this destructive effort .
Beginning in 1998, some three-dozen lawsuits were brought by
municipalities and firearm prohibitionists to blame federally licensed firearm
makers and sellers for the criminal misuse of products lawfully made and sold.

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"These businesses not only provide materials our men and women in uniform
need to win the war against terrorism," Painter notes, "but also the goods
that 40 million Americans use to enjoy recreational shooting and hunting with
firearms.
"This legislation would not stop legitimate lawsuits by someone who is
injured by a defective product or against any business that knowingly breaks
the law.

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"Our industry has been forced to spend more than $200 million dollars
defending against these outrageous and patently false allegations, with no end
in sight," said Keane.org.