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Question on Liability of Firearm Instructor, Fl.
GunHawke
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Hell-o from the Sunny South [8D],
I am usually a visitor on the other forums but I would like to ask your help regarding a question of liability of a "Florida CCW Firearm Instructor." Due to recent developments, a nagging question keeps coming up in discussion; whether a CCW Instructor could be sued here in Florida if a student, who obtained a CWP, was involved in a shooting.
I know my question could raise a miriad of opinions but, can anyone tell me if there has been precedent established whereby a Firearm Instructor is liable in the chain of events leading to a CWP actually shooting someone and, consequently, the shooting "victim" files suit claiming the CCW Instructor culpible.
Thanks ahead of time for any and all help.
Jim
GunHawke
I am usually a visitor on the other forums but I would like to ask your help regarding a question of liability of a "Florida CCW Firearm Instructor." Due to recent developments, a nagging question keeps coming up in discussion; whether a CCW Instructor could be sued here in Florida if a student, who obtained a CWP, was involved in a shooting.
I know my question could raise a miriad of opinions but, can anyone tell me if there has been precedent established whereby a Firearm Instructor is liable in the chain of events leading to a CWP actually shooting someone and, consequently, the shooting "victim" files suit claiming the CCW Instructor culpible.
Thanks ahead of time for any and all help.
Jim
GunHawke
Comments
quote:(13) In providing instruction and issuing a permit under this part, the concealed firearms instructor and the licensing authority are not vicariously liable for damages caused by the permit holder.
http://www.le.state.ut.us/~code/TITLE53/htm/53_04005.htm