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How to Handle Guns Kept in a Shared Family CabinA firearm stored at a shared family cabin can become a serious responsibility when several relatives have keys, access codes, or permission to use the…
The Hidden Costs of Keeping Unwanted Guns in Your HomeAn unwanted firearm can seem harmless when it is unloaded, stored in a closet, or left untouched in a basement safe. Yet ownership carries ongoing…
Handling air guns and pellet rifles after an estate lossSorting through an estate can uncover air rifles, BB guns, pellet pistols, CO2-powered guns, and pneumatic target rifles in closets, garages, sheds, or gun…
How to Sell a Gun Registered in a Deceased Person’s NameSelling a firearm that belonged to someone who has died involves more than finding a buyer. The transfer may need to fit within probate rules, state firearm…
Safe Transport for Multiple Firearms Before a Disposition AppointmentMoving several firearms to a disposition appointment requires more planning than carrying a single unloaded gun to a range or gunsmith. Each firearm should be…
What to Do With Firearms When a Business ClosesClosing a business that owns firearms requires more than clearing shelves and selling surplus equipment. Guns, ammunition, suppressors, firearm parts, gun…
How to Recognize and Sell Rare Military Firearms from World War IIWorld War II firearms can carry historical, technical, and financial significance. A service rifle carried through a campaign, a sidearm with documented…
Selling a Firearm After Its Stolen Status Is ClearedA firearm that once appeared in a stolen-property database can create complications even after the record has been corrected. A clear title, a police…
What to Do With Firearms Found in an Abandoned Storage UnitDiscovering firearms in a storage unit that has been abandoned creates a serious legal and safety issue. The guns may belong to a former renter, an estate, a…
Handling a spouse’s firearm when addiction creates safety concernsA firearm in a home affected by substance misuse requires a calm, safety-first response. Alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and other substances can impair…