Every year, the state of
Texas
is near the top of the list in gun sales per capita. Sadly, millions of firearms are sold to the public with inherent, deadly defects.
Firearms are unique because, unlike with other products, our government cannot force firearms manufacturers to recall or repair dangerous firearms. The Consumer Product Safety Commission can order manufacturers to recall and repair of thousands of things from kitchen appliances to children’s toys. The Food and Drug Administration keeps an eye on food, drugs, and cosmetics. The U.S. Department of Transportation can order automakers to fix defective cars and trucks. There is only one product that is beyond the government’s reach when it comes to defects and safety: firearms. Not even the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives can get defective guns off the market. If a gunmaker chooses to ignore a safety concern, there is no one that can stop it.