LogFAQs > #976950258

Gun sellers should absolutely be civilly liable if they provided weapons to a unhinged person that when on to cause a mass shooting. Their products have such potential for harm that discretion is obligatory, and should legally be a responsibility. Bartenders can be sued if someone they've served gets in an accident or dies, even if the person got more drunk or high elsewhere. They have to make that judgement. It should be the same way for arms retailers.

Sure, some unfair lawsuits will happen. It's hardly enough to actually threaten the industry financially. And you bet your ass these sellers would become a lot more diligent. Even without red flag laws, more terrorists would be caught before they act.