Georgia § 51-1-55 Firearm instructor liability

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§ 51-1-55 — Firearm instructor liability

Georgia § 51-1-55

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O.C.G.A. § 51-1-55 (2026).

Text

(a)As used in this Code section, the term:

(1)"Dangerous weapon" shall have the same meaning as provided for under Code Section 16-11-121 .

(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.

(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.

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(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) "Dangerous weapon" shall have the same meaning as provided for under Code Section 16-11-121 . (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. (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.