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Official Code of Georgia Annotated

Title 51. TORTS · Chapter 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

51-1-55. Firearm instructor liability.

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  1. (a)

    As used in this Code section, the term:#

    1. (1)

      ‘‘Dangerous weapon’’ shall have the same meaning as provided for under Code Section 16-11-121.#

    2. (2)

      ‘‘Firearm’’ means any handgun, rifle, shotgun, or other weapon which will or can be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or electrical charge and which is not a dangerous weapon.#

  2. (b)

    Any instructor who lawfully instructs, educates, or trains a person in the safe, proper, or technical use of a firearm shall be immune from civil liability for any injuries caused by the failure of such person to use such firearm properly or lawfully.#

The notes below are printed with the section but are not enacted law (O.C.G.A. § 1-1-1(c)). They are shown apart from the text.

History

Code 1981, § 51-1-55, enacted by Ga. L. 2017, p. 555, § 9/HB 292.

Effective date

This Code section became effective May 8, 2017.

Editor's notes

Ga. L. 2017, p. 555, § 1/HB 292, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: ‘‘The General Assembly finds that: ‘‘(1) The ownership of firearms is a clear and explicit right protected by the United States Constitution and the Constitution of this state; ‘‘(2) Access to financial services provides for the functioning of a firearms industry and, thus, the constitutionally protected right of firearm ownership; and ‘‘(3) The provisions of this Act are intended to implement the constitutional protections provided for under the law.’’

Cross references

Right to bear arms, U.S. Const., amend 2. Arms, right to keep and bear, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. I, Sec. I, Para. VIII. Carrying and possession of firearms, § 16-11-125.1.

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Current through: Including Acts of the 2025 Regular Session of the General Assembly.

Text read from t51-(v39)-2017-pdf.pdf, Volume V39, 2017 edition, page 232; merge action: carried; file SHA-256 bc30a40687b2.