Tom, I'm not an attorney so I can only say "I do not know about tangential liability/Teague/my LLC/etc." I can only reiterate my personal position and beliefs regarding shooting Damascus barrels-I DO NOT and WILL NOT unless they are proofed by a recognized authority, i.e. the Birmingham proof house,etc. Further given the litigious nature of our society, as you correctly point out, I will not change my position, particularly in a public forum. If someone chooses to shoot a Damascus barreled gun, that is his/your choice, not mine or nor does it have my approval. I hope I have made my position and feelings sufficiently clear. Best. BILL