Loaning guns

[Tpepper70]

I have a friend and his wife who are getting into shooting. They don't have a lot of experience with guns, but have taken some classes, shot several and have asked a lot of questions. Renting is hard when only one works and money is tight, so I let them borrow my CM9 to shoot a bit. They were with some family friends and had about 5 different guns to shoot. My CM9 was definitely the smallest, but they loved it. I've never really thought of loaning a gun to someone to shoot, but I feel the more people who want to shoot and carry, the better. Plus, none of the people there had ever shot Kahrs. Getting the word out. Glad I was able to help out.

Cruce Dum Spiro Fido

[Ikeo74]

Loaning guns can get you in a lot of trouble. I "never" loan a gun. If they need a gun to shoot, only let them shoot your gun only when you are present. You bring the gun, you take the gun back to your location. They do not get to have possession of your gun. A lot of bad things can happen with your gun in another person's control when you are not there. You are responsible for whatever happens. Maybe they have a negligent discharge and someone is injured and they claim your gun was defective and caused the accident or the ammo they shoot blows your gun up. You are responsible for liability for accidents and can be sued. Don't loan your gun......... As you said they have family members with guns so they have access without yours.

[b4uqzme]

^^^ +1. I am happy to let anyone shoot any of my guns but I wouldn't let someone borrow one for any length of time. I feel it is my duty to keep each firearm under my supervision.

[Tpepper70]

I complete understand the concern. I would not loan anything to someone I don't trust.

Cruce Dum Spiro Fido

[muggsy]

Trust has nothing to do with it. Liability has everything to do with. Loaning a gun is asking for a lawsuit. The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

[Barth]

I agree with going to the range and let them shoot your guns.
But loaning is out of the question.

I would make an exception for two best friends that are like family to me.
Even then it would have to be extreme circumstances.

[Tpepper70]

I agree, and he is a real good friend. I wouldn't loan anything out to just anyone.

Cruce Dum Spiro Fido

[Bills1873]

No way loaning! Shoot with me any time, but don't ask to borrow my gun!

[berettabone]

NO LOANING>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>MONEY OR FIREARMS.......................................... .......................you could be my best friend on the planet, and unless I'm there, it ain't happening.

[Barth]

NO LOANING>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>MONEY OR FIREARMS.......................................... .......................you could be my best friend on the planet, and unless I'm there, it ain't happening.

I'm really with you on that.
Just have two friends I've known for over 20 years.
Stuck by me through thick and thin.
They say blood is thicker than water.
But those two are exceptions in my life.
Both like brothers.
It's an anomaly.

[berettabone]

It's a good way to lose friends and piss off relatives........................................t he relatives, I don't care so much

[Bawanna]

Lawyers again. I'm taking down my free loaner sign when I wrench on folks guns.

[berettabone]

I've heard people say that they can't afford a firearm, or can't afford to shoot. Then I see a 60" television, 2 computers, and fancy cell phones. It's all about priorities....................................

[Barth]

It's a good way to lose friends and piss off relatives........................................t he relatives, I don't care so much

If someone asks? They get nothing.
I had good friend loan me a gun.
I didn't ask, but I accepted.
Extreme circumstances.

If I had a really good friend in need?
Extreme circumstances.
I might loan them a gun.
But they know better than to ask.
I'll do what's right.

Bottom Line 99.99% of the time?
No Way!

[SlowBurn]

Loaning guns can get you in a lot of trouble. I "never" loan a gun. If they need a gun to shoot, only let them shoot your gun only when you are present. You bring the gun, you take the gun back to your location. They do not get to have possession of your gun. A lot of bad things can happen with your gun in another person's control when you are not there. You are responsible for whatever happens. Maybe they have a negligent discharge and someone is injured and they claim your gun was defective and caused the accident or the ammo they shoot blows your gun up. You are responsible for liability for accidents and can be sued. Don't loan your gun......... As you said they have family members with guns so they have access without yours.

this. ^^^