Donating a firearm to a museum or historical society can preserve an important piece of military, family, industrial, or community history. A well-documented…
Sorting firearms after a death can be emotionally difficult and surprisingly complex. A crowded gun cabinet may contain heirlooms, collectible arms, common…
Finding 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…
Selling, donating, or transferring an unwanted firearm is a serious responsibility. A careful handoff protects the owner, the receiving professional, household…
Selling an unwanted firearm can require more planning when state law controls who may possess it, how a transfer must occur, and which guns or accessories are…
When a veteran dies, the family may inherit firearms collected during military service, civilian ownership, hunting, competition, or personal protection. The…
Selling an unwanted firearm to a federally licensed firearms dealer can be a practical way to place it with a responsible buyer while completing the required…
Many households contain firearms that have not been used for years. They may have been left by a relative, purchased for a former hobby, stored after a move,…