Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday that clears the path for gun violence victims to file civil suits against the companies that manufacture the firearms used in crimes. “To the victims of gun violence and their families: California stands with you. The gun industry can no longer hide from the devastating harm their products cause,” Newsom said in a news release. A 2005 federal law protects gun manufacturers and dealers from lawsuits when the weapons they produce are used to commit crimes. “Our kids, families and communities deserve streets free of gun violence and gun makers must be held accountable for their role in this crisis.