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AhbabaOooMaoMao t1_iyd3sm5 wrote

The gun owner should be liable for any damage caused with the guns now.

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Whydoyouhatefreedom t1_iyde2sz wrote

If someone steals your car are you willing to cough up the money for damages caused with your car?

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AhbabaOooMaoMao t1_iyeiyw4 wrote

Guns =/= cars.

>[T]he owner's duty, as in other similar situations, to provide against resulting injuries is a function of three variables: (1) The probability that she will break away; (2) the gravity of the resulting injury, if she does; (3) the burden of adequate precautions.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calculus_of_negligence

This is just a useful construct for understanding reasonableness.

The issue with guns is that second factor, and to a lesser extent the third.

If someone steals your car, they're likely to go for a joyride or sell it. If someone steals your guns, they're likely to end someone's life with it.

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DarkGemini1979 t1_iydi9hf wrote

Your insurance company does, via your liability policy. If the damages caused exceed your policy limits, there's a real chance you can be sued for the amount in excess.

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BryanCalens2ndFamily t1_iydjeab wrote

That’s some good dope you smokin

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DarkGemini1979 t1_iydkjl3 wrote

I mean, your insurer will tell you the same thing. Damages caused by your stolen vehicle are covered by your liability insurance.

That $25k/$50k coverage minimum isn't looking so hot anymore, is it?

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Ordinary_Guitar_5074 t1_iydw1kf wrote

Where did you get that info? Usually insurance only covers permissive drivers. Every policy in CT includes an uninsured/underinsured policy though that covers you if the other guy doesn’t have insurance.

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SonofDiomedes t1_iye7jli wrote

If my car has a turret mounted machine gun on it, yes that’s fair.

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