Videos tagged with Public Health Costs

This video from Washington Gun Law, presented by William Kirk, analyzes Illinois House Bill 3320, also known as the Responsibility in Firearm Legislation (RIFL) Act. The bill proposes a mandatory licensing program for firearm manufacturers and retailers, with fees calculated to cover public health costs associated with firearm injuries and deaths. The analysis highlights the potential for exorbitant fees, significant penalties for non-compliance, and the broad definitions of 'direct costs' and 'firearm injury' that could drastically impact the firearms industry in Illinois. The video also features a promotional segment for Right to Bear Legal Defense Protection.

Illinois' HB3320, dubbed the RIFLE Act, proposes a licensing program for firearms manufacturers. This program would impose fees on manufacturers based on the public health costs and financial burdens associated with firearm injuries and deaths. The bill aims to hold manufacturers financially responsible for the misuse of their products, including accidents and suicides, and establishes a fund for victim assistance.