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Gun Control & RKBA

yagotme

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3. If they're instructed to not do a particular thing,

Reply to sarisataka (Reply #2)

Sun Apr 27, 2025, 08:49 AM

Apr 27

then they go out and do that thing, I don't believe the instructor should be held responsible. But, we do live in a litigious society. ANY instructor (driving, golf, etc.) would be subject to this. Acts of stupidity nowadays are celebrated by ambulance chasers, looking for $$$$. Here in IL, they're looking to pass legislation to change wording in the SAFE-T act, changing wording from "know" to "should have known", basically. If it passes, one will have to have a clairvoyant with you to make decisions.

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Backlash for gun instructor refusing to train those 18-20 years old following SCOTUS decision [View all] sarisataka Apr 24 OP

He says it's important to have safety, but doesn't want to impart that information to a certain age group, yagotme Apr 25 #1

I am guessing the instructor is refusing to teach the permit to carry course sarisataka Apr 25 #2

If they're instructed to not do a particular thing, yagotme Apr 27 #3