Iowa Code 683.1 – Prohibition of certain actions resulting from criminal or unlawful use of firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition by third party — definitions
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1. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
a. “Ammunition” means any projectile capable of being expelled or propelled from any firearm by the action of a propellant, any cartridge or shotshell designed for the purpose of expelling such a projectile from a firearm, and any component parts thereof.
b. “Firearm” means any weapon that is capable of expelling, designed to expel, or that may readily be converted to expel ammunition.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 683.1
- Ammunition: means any projectile capable of being expelled or propelled from any firearm by the action of a propellant, any cartridge or shotshell designed for the purpose of expelling such a projectile from a firearm, and any component parts thereof. See Iowa Code 683.1
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Firearm: means any weapon that is capable of expelling, designed to expel, or that may readily be converted to expel ammunition. See Iowa Code 683.1
- following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
- person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
2. A person shall not bring or maintain an action against a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition manufacturer, importer, distributor, trade association, seller, or dealer for any of the following:
a. Recovery of damages resulting from, or injunctive relief or abatement of a nuisance, statutory or in common law, relating to, the lawful design, manufacture, marketing, or sale of a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition.
b. Recovery of damages resulting from the criminal or unlawful use of a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition by a third party. All defenses provided for in section 668.12 shall apply to actions under this section.