The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) is adding fuel to the ire of those saying that a D.C. bill forcing gun owners to purchase liability coverage for firearms will not prevent gun violence.
"[The Firearm Insurance-Amendment Act of 2013] would require gun owners to obtain liability insurance that would cover both negligent and willful acts involving the use of a firearm," said Erin Collins, NAMIC's state affairs manager. "While we understand the intent of the bill may be to reduce the incidence of gun violence and provide compensation for victims, we do not believe this bill would achieve either goal."
Under the law proposed by District of Columbia Councilmember Mary Cheh, the state's current 2,000 registered gun owners and all future buyers would have to take out a $250,000 policy covering damage from any gun use, even willful and illegal acts.
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