The sad saga of Smith & Weeson

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The capitulation of US gun manufacturer Smith & Weeson to sign an agreement with the government to limit the number of handguns to consumers and reduce the number of semi-automatic firearms for sales will have serious implications for the rest of the industry.

Author: Baker, James Jay
Political aspects, Firearms industry, Firearms industry and trade

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NRA condemns Smith & Wesson sellout

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Issues are presented concerning the gun alliance with the Clinton-Gore Administration which was announced by Smith & Wesson in March 2000. The opposition of the American Rifle Association is discussed.

Author: Baker, James Jay
Clinton, Bill, Product liability, Social policy, Firearms, Products liability, American Rifle Association

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Federal Appeals Court upholds Second Amendment as individual right

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The US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals stood with the National Rifle Association in U.S. v. Emerson, in strongly ruling in favor of the 2nd Amendment being an individual right.

Author: Baker, James Jay
United States, Cases, Right to bear arms, National Rifle Association

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Subjects list: United States, Political activity, Smith & Wesson Corp.
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