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Safe Handling and Disposal of Gun Cleaning SolventsGun cleaning products help maintain firearms, but many of them contain petroleum distillates, alcohols, ammonia, chlorinated compounds, or other chemicals that…
Why Licensed Services Matter for Private Gun SalesSelling an unwanted firearm can involve far more than finding a buyer and agreeing on a price. Firearms are regulated property, and the legal requirements…
Selling a limited-production or collectible firearm responsiblySelling a firearm with limited production, historical significance, or collector appeal requires more care than selling a common used model. The price may…
Helping a Loved One Move Firearms Into Safe, Legal CustodyA home filled with firearms can create a difficult family situation, especially when the owner also keeps large amounts of ammunition, gun accessories,…
What to do with firearms from a foreclosure or sheriff’s saleA foreclosure or sheriff’s sale can transfer control of a property and its contents very quickly. Along with furniture, tools, vehicles, and personal records,…
How to Sell a Revolver With a Cylinder Timing IssueA revolver with a cylinder timing problem should be treated as a potentially unsafe firearm, not as an ordinary used gun. Timing refers to the relationship…
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…