21-58-1. Legislative findings as to firearms.

The Legislature finds that the unlawful use of firearms, rather than their lawful manufacture, distribution, or sale, is the proximate cause of any injury arising from their unlawful use.

Source: SL 1999, ch 116, § 1.

21-58-2. Firearms manufacturers, distributors, and sellers not liable for injury caused by firearms.

No firearm manufacturer, distributor, or seller who lawfully manufactures, distributes, or sells a firearm is liable to any person or entity, or to the estate, successors, or survivors of either, for any injury suffered, including wrongful death and property damage, because of the use of such firearm by another.

Source: SL 1999, ch 116, § 2.

21-58-3. Associations of licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, or dealers not liable for injury caused by firearms.

No association of persons who hold licenses under Section 923 of Chapter 44 of Title 18, United States Code, as in effect on January 1, 1999, is liable to any person or entity, or to the estate, successors, or survivors of either, for any injury suffered, including wrongful death and property damage, because of the use of a firearm sold or manufactured by any licensee who is a member of such association.

Source: SL 1999, ch 116, § 3.

21-58-4. No limitation on liability for certain actions--Firearm's potential to cause injury not a defective condition.

The provisions of §§ 21-58-1 to 21-58-4, inclusive, do not apply to actions for deceit, breach of contract, or expressed or implied warranties, or for injuries resulting from failure of firearms to operate in a normal or usual manner due to defects or negligence in design or manufacture. The provisions of §§ 21-58-1 to 21-58-4, inclusive, do not apply to actions arising from the unlawful sale or transfer of firearms, or to instances where the transferor knew, or should have known, that the recipient would engage in the unlawful sale or transfer of the firearm, or would use, or purposely allow the use of, the firearm in an unlawful, negligent, or improper fashion.

For purposes of this section, the potential of a firearm to cause serious injury, damage, or death as a result of normal function does not constitute a defective condition of the product. A firearm may not be deemed defective on the basis of its potential to cause serious injury, damage, or death when discharged.

Source: SL 1999, ch 116, § 4.