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Gun Control & RKBA

In reply to the discussion: Inherited guns? [View all]

safeinOhio

(34,562 posts)
5. I'd write down the models, caliber and
Fri Jan 24, 2020, 05:28 PM
Jan 2020

serial #. Take that to local or county or State LEO and talk to them. Ask what you need to do to be in legal possession. If not legal turn them over. If legal you can decide if and which ones you might wish to keep. You can take those to a local gun shop and check the values. Might be surprised at value. Best to check them. Most likely the long guns will be no problem. Each state have laws on hand guns. Should not be a big deal if you do that.
Good luck.

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Inherited guns? [View all] Orrex Jan 2020 OP
Your state and perhaps local government will be the ones PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2020 #1
Good idea. Orrex Jan 2020 #9
Check with your local law enforcement Abnredleg Jan 2020 #2
One may not have to register the weapons, but may need to have a FOID card ( Firearm Owner's Atticus Jan 2020 #3
Correct Abnredleg Jan 2020 #6
That's good to know. Orrex Jan 2020 #8
I have never lived in a state that required a FOID. Hangingon Jul 2020 #29
What do you want to do sarisataka Jan 2020 #4
I'd write down the models, caliber and safeinOhio Jan 2020 #5
Great advice--thank you! (nt) Orrex Jan 2020 #7
I have long proposed all firearms be intered randr Jan 2020 #10
There would be a huge spike in grave robbing. JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2020 #11
This is a problem many must face. Ferryboat Jan 2020 #12
I appreciate your perspective Orrex Jan 2020 #13
My grandfather was given a german gun in WW2. He kept it in his attick. applegrove Jan 2020 #14
Now that you mention it... Orrex Jan 2020 #15
Yuck. I actually can't remember the details of what happened with my aunt's applegrove Jan 2020 #19
What state do you live in? gejohnston Jan 2020 #16
Pennsylvania, both of us Orrex Jan 2020 #17
In PA, gejohnston Jan 2020 #18
That's excellent information. Thank you. Orrex Jan 2020 #20
As others have said ... Straw Man Jan 2020 #21
Where are are geographically would be useful to know. krispos42 Jan 2020 #22
The OP explained further up that he is in PA, my home state discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2020 #24
Ah, okay. I'm on mobile. it's harder to get a full view of a thread krispos42 Jan 2020 #25
I was known as the "gun guy" at a pipe fab shop I worked at. oneshooter Jan 2020 #23
Thanks--we have several shops in my small town Orrex Jan 2020 #28
This might be useful for you krispos42 Jan 2020 #26
My understanding, Bayard Jan 2020 #27
That's one of the positive aspects of firearms. Paladin Jul 2020 #30
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