Me and my friend were arguing over whether a father will get in trouble if his son uses a gun licensed to the father. Will the father be responsible only if the son is under 18??or even if the son is 18+?
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2007-01-19 18:17:09 · 12 answers · asked by ChrisG 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Anyone have a link to an official source??
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2007-01-19 18:23:53 · update #1
No.
2007-01-19 18:41:46 · answer #1 · answered by .45 Peacemaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the dad is licensed (or has a permit) to own a gun, it is his responsibility if that gun is used in a crime. He is not supposed to be allowing others to use his gun--they can get a license/permit and get their own gun if they need one.
I believe that both father and son (under or over 18) would face serious consequences if the son uses the gun.
2007-01-20 02:22:16 · answer #2 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. It depends if this gun is a long arm or a pistol. Long arms can be carried by 18+ and pistols used by 21+.
2. States all have their different funny gun laws
3. What is the intended use of this gun?
4. If your Canadian, you have a funny storage law- can't help you.
From the information you have provided it seems it is legal, especially since you are not stealing it or using it in a criminal manner. Do not carry it in a vehicle to something stupid like school, but go to the gun range or private property in the country.
2007-01-20 02:39:56 · answer #3 · answered by trigunmarksman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... the father is responsible for keeping the gun safe and out of use of everyone else.... its just like if the gun was used by a gang member and it was licensed to another person.
2007-01-20 02:21:13 · answer #4 · answered by eck_03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if hes over 18 then the father wont get in trouble but if the kid is under 18 the father might get in trouble every state is differnt
2007-01-20 02:21:08 · answer #5 · answered by kelly_420_brian 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what country you are from, you may or may not be charged with careless storage of a weapon if it is out in the open, if it is properly stored and removed without consent you would be immune from charges. If it is used in the commission of a crime you may also find yourself libel in a civil court. The gun is for your soul purpose, not for lending.
2007-01-20 02:23:05 · answer #6 · answered by Cherry_Blossom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your son , who cares , if he needs a gun and you trust him shut the xxxx up. If you do not know if you can trust your son, get off the web and spend some time with him. Guns are a part of our heritage it is people like you that wreck it for us people that are responsible for our firearms. Maybe he wants to shoot your gay freind.
2007-01-20 02:28:14 · answer #7 · answered by Guy T 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the son took it without his knowledge...it would be considered stolen. So not only the son would be charged with any crime he committed with the gun...he could be charged with theft.
2007-01-20 02:27:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the gun is used for something illegal he could be yes. He should have the gun where others cannot have access to it.
2007-01-20 02:21:46 · answer #9 · answered by mark g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The owner of the weapon will not be responsible if the weapon was properly licensed and otherwise legal for the owner to use/carry.
2007-01-20 02:22:09 · answer #10 · answered by Ouroboros0427 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who cares? We have a Vice President who shoots his friend in the face then hides it for 24 hours. Nothing happened to Dick, and he was proud.
2007-01-20 02:26:56 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋