Rhodes v. R. G. Industries, Inc.

Benham, Judge.

On February 1, 1980, Mrs. Mattie Hogan purchased a new .22 caliber double-action revolver from appellee Arvin’s Gun Shop (“Arvin’s”). The gun was manufactured by appellee R. G. Industries, Inc. (“R. G.”) from parts supplied by appellee Rohm Gescellschaft (“Rohm”). Mrs. Hogan bought the gun for self-protection and kept it in a concealed location in her home, which she shared with other members of her family, five of whom were children under five years of age.

On May 5,1981, several adults and children were visiting the Hogan home, including Mrs. Hogan’s 5-year-old nephew, her…