Old 01-17-2003, 06:53 PM   #1
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Ok guys, it looks like the Brady Bunch is back in action bankrolling a lawsuit against Bushmaster Firearms in connection with the DC Sniper shootings.


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Old 01-17-2003, 07:00 PM   #2
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I wonder if we Bushmaster owners could file a Class-action Counter Suit against them for defamation of the companies name and products? Fight fire with fire!
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Old 01-17-2003, 08:26 PM   #3
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well bigdog I believe you would have a cause of action so the suit could fly.
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Old 01-17-2003, 09:26 PM   #4
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Saw that on the news last night. Seems the victims' families believe the AR caused the shootings by being in the wrong hands.
Big Dog, you could probably find a hungry attorney who may very well take the case. It'd be pretty cool to see their expressions.
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Old 01-17-2003, 10:59 PM   #5
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Can we find some shyster to look in to a counter suit. I believe we could get a lot of $1s,$5s,$10s, and some $20s to fund this thing. I think gun owners would jump on the chance of eliminating the "Brady Bunch." Just think of it, 100k donating a $1. Surely there is some hungry lawyer looking for a big splash.
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Old 01-18-2003, 12:54 AM   #6
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I'll donate $20 to the cause
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Old 01-18-2003, 01:08 AM   #7
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I would donate some too for this. Even if it didn't go far,it would sure make those yahoos spend some bucks defending themselves.
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Old 01-18-2003, 08:45 AM   #8
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Angry Count me in for $20

Sure hope my remmy700BDL in .243 don't get out of it's cage one night and try to get me....
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Old 01-18-2003, 09:17 AM   #9
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It may have some validity but only a little.

I read just a little in the newspaper about this. It seems the dealer of the rifle has had an unusual number of firearms disappear as either lost or stolen over a period of time. I believe if this is the case then the ATF would pull his license; if they were aware and did not pull his license then the gov't would be liable also I believe. The manufacturer has no liability as far as I can see unless he was aware of any illegal activity. As long as the dealer has a valid license the manufacturer should deal with him should he not?
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Old 01-18-2003, 11:52 AM   #10
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I would guess all of us, gun owners, abide by the laws of the land. Some we don't particularly like, but it is the law. As mentioned above if the licensed dealer is in violation of the law one would think the ATF would be all over him. It would seem reasonable checking out the dealer would be one of the first on the "to do" list.
Of course, we live in a not to perfect world and the "scum sucking Media" would hipe any rumor of a violation. Naturally, the "Brady Bunch" would exploit any rumor and the dealer may be an upstanding businessman. Remember the "Rosie's big a*s and spoon senario." I hope there isn't a violation, but even that may be use against the dealer.
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Old 01-18-2003, 02:15 PM   #11
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Welp boys, we all knew it was just a matter of time before this happened........Hope Bushmaster doesn't bow down to it though.
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Old 01-18-2003, 03:14 PM   #12
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Talking A Petition to help Bushmaster!

Howdy,

At PetitionOnline.com theres a petition to SAVE BUSHMASTER http://www.PetitionOnline.com/SaveXM15/

Sarah Brady is sponsoring the families of the sniper victims in a lawsuit against Bushmaster, the gun shop (Bull's Eye Shooter Supply of Tacoma) and it's owners Brian Borgelt and Charles Carr.

AP World - General News
Sniper victims' families sue gunmaker, gun store over assault rifle
Thu Jan 16, 7:37 PM ET http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...families_sue_2
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Old 01-18-2003, 04:34 PM   #13
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Old 01-18-2003, 04:55 PM   #14
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Done....The wife even enjoys shooting my Bushmaster from time to time......she signed it as well and asked them if they plan on suing the ammo maker as well.
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Old 01-19-2003, 11:47 AM   #16
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Done

Maybe they should sue the hiway department as well. The did drive on the roads you know...
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Old 01-24-2003, 08:35 AM   #17
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Just bringing the tread back up to the top for misssharpshooter....
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