Georgia § 51-1-55 - Firearm instructor liability.
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§ 51-1-55. Firearm instructor liability.
As used in this Code section, the term: "Dangerous weapon" shall have the same meaning as provided for under Code Section 16-11-121. "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. 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. (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. 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 . 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."
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Section 51-1-55 ("Firearm instructor liability.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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