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How to Deal With Multiple Generations of Firearm AccumulationsFirearms often enter a family collection over decades. A grandparent may have purchased hunting rifles, a parent may have added handguns or military…
Safe Options for Firearms Held After a Protective OrderA protective order can change who may legally possess a firearm, where the firearm must go, and what may happen to it afterward. When law enforcement removes a…
Verifying A Firearm Buyer’s License Before A Collection SaleSelling a gun collection involves more than finding someone willing to pay a fair price. The seller must confirm who is receiving the firearms, whether that…
The Cost of Selling Firearms Through a Licensed ServiceSelling an unwanted firearm is rarely as simple as finding a buyer and agreeing on a price. The process can involve state and federal requirements,…
Preparing a Firearm for Donation to a Museum or Historical SocietyDonating a firearm to a museum or historical society can preserve an important piece of military, family, industrial, or community history. A well-documented…
Can a trusted friend sell your gun for you? Legal pitfallsAsking a trusted friend to sell an unwanted firearm may seem like a simple favor. The friend can answer messages, meet prospective buyers, and handle…
How to Separate Valuable Guns From Junk Guns in an EstateSorting firearms after a death can be emotionally difficult and surprisingly complex. A crowded gun cabinet may contain heirlooms, collectible arms, common…
Handling firearms safely during a hoarding situationA home affected by hoarding may contain firearms among piles of clothing, papers, tools, furniture, ammunition, and other stored materials. In that…
How to Handle a Gun Left Behind by a Tenant or GuestFinding a firearm in a rental property, guest room, vehicle, or storage area can create an immediate safety and legal concern. The gun may belong to a former…
The Right Way to Hand Off a Firearm to a Disposition AgentSelling, donating, or transferring an unwanted firearm is a serious responsibility. A careful handoff protects the owner, the receiving professional, household…