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Selling military surplus items through a licensed dealerMilitary surplus items can carry historical interest, practical value, and significant legal responsibilities. A collection may include service rifles,…
A Safe Response When You Find a Firearm During RenovationHome renovations uncover more than old wiring, plaster, and forgotten storage boxes. A firearm may be concealed behind a wall, under flooring, inside a…
Why Safe Firearm Disposition Matters When Seniors DownsizeDownsizing can be an important step for older adults who are moving to a smaller home, entering assisted living, or organizing an estate. Sorting furniture,…
A Practical Guide to Pricing a Gun CollectionValuing a gun collection requires more than adding up the prices of similar firearms online. Condition, originality, provenance, local demand, legal status,…
What Documentation Is Needed to Transfer a Gun Across State LinesMoving a firearm from one state to another is more complicated than handing it to a buyer and recording the serial number. Federal law, state statutes, firearm…
How to Sell Ammunition Separately From Firearms in an EstateSettling an estate that contains firearms involves more than deciding who should receive the guns. Ammunition may be stored in closets, range bags, garages,…
How to Create a Firearm Inventory for Future Disposition PlanningA firearm inventory is a practical record of what you own, where each item is located, and what may need to happen to it later. It can support estate planning,…
Quality Checks Before Accepting a Firearm OfferSelling a firearm is more involved than comparing one dollar figure with another. The condition of the gun, its market demand, included accessories, transfer…
When a Gun Is Left in a Storage Unit: Disposal OptionsFinding a firearm in a storage unit can create immediate uncertainty. The gun may belong to a former tenant, a deceased family member, or someone who abandoned…
How to Sell a Custom Engraved or Decorated GunA firearm with custom engraving, carved details, inlay, refinishing, or other decorative work can be worth more than a standard example. Its value may come…