I think if you trust that person with your life then it’s justified, otherwise I think it’s huge liability.
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Through the years as an automotive and now diesel technician, there have been times I have needed to borrow another technicians’ tools for a particular job because I either did not have that particular tool or mine was broken, or on order or another technician lost it. When borrowing those tools, I always get very stern warnings about bringing it immediately back when the job is complete and a “GET YOUR OWN!!!” Sometimes there is even a deposit required.
A gun is a tool, but not in the same sense as a floor jack or a nail gun.
I have loaned my neighbor across the street my floor jack and a few specialty tools required for working on the engine in his truck. I have the same engine in my truck and have already done the work he is doing, so I already have those tools required. I also loaned him the floor jack. He still has all those tools and I know he has those tools because I can see the truck under his car port with the hood off. The jack i under the truck. I don’t have a problem with loaning him those tools because I know he is a competent enough mechanic to use them correctly and not kill himself or his family. He is a pretty good carpenter, so if he needs to borrow a saw or something, He will have access to mine.
A firearm though? Not a chance. The only people who are allowed to “borrow” are my immediate family members. My 19-year-old has borrowed my .303 to do hog hunting with a friend on friend’s parent’s property with friend’s parents in tow. I know my son is competent enough to use the rifle correctly and not kill himself or his friend or his friend’s family. I have also known friend’s parents since before our boys were born. The parents are competent enough, but they are still not getting the weapon.
Letting someone borrow a weapon is opening up a HUGE liability issue I choose not to accept, but that is just me.
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Safety first. Murphy is always lurking.
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Agreed!
I’m ok with letting someone use my firearms but under my supervision, starting with introduction at home, unloaded, safety rules, dry-fire, and range etiquette.
By the way, not that updated so not sure if it’s even legal in Kalifornia.
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I don’t loan guns to anyone, well my adult kids on occasion, but no one out side of immediate family. It’s not that I worry so much about them committing crimes with them, I just don’t know ow they’ll handle/treat them. Will they secure it, handle it safely, drop it, use the correct ammo…
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Just say no and point them to a rental range. Let the range accept any liability.
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Not no but HELL NO!
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“Neither a borrower nor a lender be.” Good advice then. Better advice now. If that gun shows up at a crime scene it’s going to be traced back to you, not your neighbor.
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I agree 100%
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Depends on the neighbor.
A couple of the neighbors, some of my guns, yes.
These neighbors I know, and know they already own guns. A neighbor who doesn’t have a gun of their own? No neighbors that I have had, who lacked a firearm, are someone I would loan one to
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no not a chance
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@Younes Good advice that you gave your friend, and, surely, he took a serious risk. As for me, NO, I would never lend/let borrow my firearm to no one.
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Welcome to the community! I agree with you. Hey, you may make Employee of the month with that answer!!! 
Thanks for your input!
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My few friends I have have their own guns. Guns and chainsaws stay in my sight.
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I have a lot of issues with “loaning, or letting” anyone else have any gun, or a vehicle for that matter, especially if not a live in relative, and even then have to consider the risk, and consequences.
You are likely to be held responsible, charged and prosecuted for aiding and abetting, or facilitating any crime they may commit.
Do you know for certain that they are not a prohibited 
person by law.
Or, are they one of America’s most wanted criminals living in plan site.
You might never get your firearm back.
If it is used and left at a crime scene and traceable back to you, you could be charged for that crime including a murder.
The recipient of your loan may deny receipt of that item from you, and if they even provided you with a receipt may have used a false or stolen identity and you really don’t even know who they are.
You might be liable for a violation of unlawful dealing firearms without a license.
Just a few of the things that can go wrong.
I am sure there are more but, I think that illustrates the trouble that you are fleeting with if coned by a bad guy…
Just the possibility of loosing that item is enough to make me say no.
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Ashton! Welcome to the fold Brother.
You are right where you’re supposed to be.
Younes,
My Opinion only if asked by someone to ‘borrow’ my Gun the answer is a swift but polite No.
I will take someone to the Range, show them around, TEACH them the basics then turn them over
to a Pro for future education. I am not an Instructor (but I played one on TV 
(SARC)
Owning a firearm is like having a child . You don’t ‘Loan out’ either.
Besides the fact that so much could go wrong with this whole scenario I don’t have the time or patients to go into that potential nightmare.
WWG1WGA
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He has more guns than me. When Armageddon hits, im going to his place.
No i wouldnt
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Nope. My wife and stepson are the only ones with access to the armory.
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FWIW, there is no legal requirement that you know that for certain.
I don’t even think an FFL can know that “for certain”
The federal legal requirement, and also the requirement in a great many states, is simply that you have no reason to believe they are a prohibited person.
Many states allow private sales or transfers of firearms with no background check, registration, government involvement, etc.
A lot of people have privately transferred a LOT of guns in these states.
Why does the federal government have to be involved in every possession transfer of every firearm?
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OK, point taken, I was thinking commercial purchases where they run a check to approve it. Like a NCIC to be sure that you are not a known fugitive or felon.
Not any of those other situations like family hand me downs, etc…
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