What is Gun Liability?
Answer:
Gun liability is a complex issue with laws varying
from state to state, numerous lawsuits, and court challenges. While the person who pulls the trigger is the ultimate responsible party, gun liability often spreads beyond the shooter.

Gun liability laws attempt to hold gun manufacturers and dealers accountable for the damages caused from their weapons. Many cities and governments have passed such legislation holding gun manufacturers liable for damages from injuries or deaths that result from a gun’s discharge within their jurisdiction.

For example, in Washington, D.C, the District passed the Assault Weapon Manufacturing Strict Liability Act in 1990. This act focuses on assault weapon and machine gun manufacturers, dealers, and importers and allows citizens to sue these manufacturers for damages that are a result of their gun’s being discharged.

Other gun liability issues concern who is held liable when a gun is used or stolen at the workplace. Gun liability legislation seeks to release the businesses and workers from liability under certain circumstances. Likewise, what if you were a law-abiding citizen who happens to lawfully own a gun and someone steals it? Would you be liable if that gun were involved in a murder?
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