Hold Property Owners Liable For “Gun Free Zones”

Published on February 27, 2024
Duration: 5:02

This video discusses Georgia Bill HB 1364, which proposes holding property owners liable for the safety of lawful concealed weapon carriers if they prohibit firearms on their premises. The bill aims to create a cause of action for individuals harmed while on such properties, shifting custodial responsibility to the owner. The speaker encourages viewers to support similar legislation to defend individual liberties.

Quick Summary

Georgia Bill HB 1364 proposes that property owners who prohibit lawful concealed weapon carriers from carrying firearms on their premises assume absolute custodial responsibility for the carrier's safety. If harm occurs due to the owner's prohibition and lack of security, the owner could be held liable, creating a cause of action for the harmed individual.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Georgia Bill HB 1364
  2. 00:39Reading of the Bill's Opening Statement
  3. 01:42Bill's Core Concept: Owner Liability
  4. 02:39Support for Private Property Rights and Security
  5. 03:13Bill's Infancy and Similar Past Legislation
  6. 03:35Debunking 'Gun-Free Zones Save Lives'
  7. 03:58Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Georgia Bill HB 1364 about?

Georgia Bill HB 1364 proposes that property owners who prohibit lawful concealed weapon carriers from carrying firearms on their premises assume absolute custodial responsibility for the carrier's safety. If harm occurs due to the owner's prohibition and lack of security, the owner could be held liable.

How does HB 1364 aim to hold property owners liable?

The bill establishes that if a property owner prohibits concealed weapons and an individual is harmed on that property, the owner is responsible for the individual's safety. This creates a legal cause of action for the harmed individual against the property owner.

What are the implications of HB 1364 for 'gun-free zones'?

HB 1364 challenges the concept of 'gun-free zones' by shifting the burden of safety onto property owners who enforce such bans. It suggests that if owners want to disarm lawful carriers, they must ensure the safety of those individuals.

What action should citizens take regarding HB 1364?

The speaker urges citizens, particularly in Georgia, to contact their state legislature to support and advocate for the passage of HB 1364, or similar legislation, to defend individual liberties and self-defense rights.

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