"Gun Free" Liability
A gun law we could actually think of supporting - too bad it was withdrawn:
- In January, [Illinois State Senator] Cultra filed a bill concerning gun-free zones, but already has changed his mind and determined not to move that forward due to “backlash” from the business community and concern for schools.
Senate Bill 48, which came to Cultra from Illinois Rifle Association, would make any organization, business, agency of government or other entity that creates a gun-free zone financially liable in cases when “a reasonable person would believe that possession of a firearm could have helped” someone defend themselves from criminal conduct in that zone.
That would mean that anybody, including a school district or a university, would have to pay all costs and attorney’s fees in those situations, and it would mean higher insurance costs for those entities.
Touchy-feely "gun-free" zones seem to attract people with guns, probably because those bent on mayhem realize that they'll be the only one there with a gun, making for a target rich environment with minimal exposure to resistance.
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posted by SCC at 1:03 AM
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Speaking of Liability
Chicago Tribune; 100 People Sickened After Attending Party At Playboy Mansion.
Apparently just the sight of Hugh Hefner with his young girlfriend was more than anyone could bear.
Aaaakkk, you beasts! Why would you want a gun? To protect yourself, you say? Why, that's what 911 is for, you call and this government sponsored "dial a prayer" will get the police to you....Eventually.
If memory serves me correct, a number of years ago a very successful burglary ring was arrested & during questioning their M/O obtained.
Offenders would drive around neighborhoods, and upon seeing " gun free zone " signs placed prominently in the window(s), they knew it would be a easy hit, as the offenders would be the only ones armed. I cannot remember the city in question, must be the Alzheimers.
Remember folks, the 2nd Amendment says " We the PEOPLE ", not media, politicians ( who by the way have their own ARMED bodyguards ) or the rev'runs.
Keep your musket handy & your powder dry.
I would prefer a politician free zone.
sorry, but I just don't see how that makes sense, changing liability from the *criminal* who commits the act. I'm not for gun free zones, but this is not a reasonable way to combat them.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Aaaakkk, you beasts! Why would you want a gun? To protect yourself, you say? Why, that's what 911 is for, you call and this government sponsored "dial a prayer" will get the police to you....Eventually.
2/13/2011 07:00:00 AM
I prefer the 1911 to your 911, I'll call 911 after making good use of the 1911.
"Senate Bill 48, which came to Cultra from Illinois Rifle Association, would make any organization, business, agency of government or other entity that creates a gun-free zone financially liable in cases when “a reasonable person would believe that possession of a firearm could have helped” someone defend themselves from criminal conduct in that zone.
"That would mean that anybody, including a school district or a university, would have to pay all costs and attorney’s fees in those situations, and it would mean higher insurance costs for those entities."
Yabble, yabble, yabble.
How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?
These lawyers and politicians build themselves the damnedest Dagwood sandwiches of liability on top of liability that I've ever seen -- guaranteeing themselves eternal employment at arguing minutiae while the mobs surge in the streets outside, where "Do what ye will is the whole of the law."
What is needed here is a sword to cut this whole Gordian knot...
I've said for years if a gun owner is shot on the streets, he should be able to sue mayor daley for taking away his right to defend himself.
sorry, but I just don't see how that makes sense, changing liability from the *criminal* who commits the act. I'm not for gun free zones, but this is not a reasonable way to combat them.
2/13/2011 09:09:00 AM
the liability applies to those whose policies interfere with the victims right and ability to mitigate foreseeable damages to same.
What is needed here is a sword to cut this whole Gordian knot...
2/13/2011 02:11:00 PM
If this "Gordian knot" you speak of can be found on every lawyers throat...I'd say you are on the right track.
This would have been a step in the right direction.Gun fee zones are illegal and Un-Constitutional.
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