A firearm with a mismatched serial number, replacement component, or non-original configuration can still have value, but it needs more careful handling than a…
A gun that has been exposed to floodwater, seawater, heavy rain or prolonged damp should be treated as both a safety hazard and a regulated item. Corrosion can…
Finding firearms among a deceased family member’s belongings can be confronting, especially when the person lived in another state or territory. The task…
A gun that has a lead or lead-free ammo compatibility issue should be treated as unsafe until its exact ammunition requirements are verified. The problem may…
Receiving a firearm as a present can feel awkward when you have no interest in shooting, collecting or storing it. The item may have sentimental value for the…
A suddenly vacated property can leave behind much more than furniture and paperwork. In Australia, a mortgagee-in-possession home may contain firearms,…
A cracked or broken gun stock can turn an ordinary private sale into a safety, valuation and legal issue. The damage may be a small split in the timber, a…
An inherited firearm can carry family history, financial value, and a significant legal responsibility. The situation becomes more complicated when the rifle,…
When a relative who built, repaired or collected firearms dies or loses the ability to manage their affairs, the family may discover far more than a few…
A friend moving from Australia to another country may ask you to look after a firearm, sell it, or arrange shipment. That request carries legal and practical…