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What to do with a gun linked to a crime in AustraliaFinding out that a firearm in your possession may have been used in a crime can be frightening, particularly when you know you are not a suspect. The safest…
Selling an Australian Firearm With an Aftermarket TriggerAn aftermarket trigger can make a firearm harder to sell than a standard factory model. A lighter pull, adjustable shoe, modified sear engagement or…
What to Do When a Firearm’s Frame and Barrel Numbers DifferFinding different serial numbers on a firearm’s frame and barrel can be unsettling, particularly when the gun has been inherited or has spent years in a…
Valuing a gun collection for estate tax purposesA firearm collection can represent far more than the price paid for each item. Rare military arms, regulated handguns, sporting shotguns, ammunition, safes and…
What to do with a firearm found in the roof space during renovationsPulling down a ceiling in a Queenslander or sifting through the eaves of a Californian bungalow in Melbourne's inner suburbs, you suddenly see the dull gleam…
Selling a Shotgun With a Cracked Stock in AustraliaA crack along the wrist of your favourite shotgun can feel like a small thing, but for many owners it raises a much bigger question: is the gun still worth…
What to do with a relative's unfinished gunsmithing projectsClearing the workshop after a gunsmith relative has passed is rarely straightforward. A working smith typically leaves behind a deep, often surprising…
After a self-defence shooting: lawful firearm disposal in AustraliaA firearm connected to a self-defence incident is not simply an unwanted household item. It may be evidence, held under a police direction, or awaiting an…
When a gun safe fails with firearms insideDetermining what to do with a gun safe that has a broken lock and contains firearms is a time-sensitive storage and legal problem. Until the contents are moved…
How to Sell a Custom Hunting Rifle Passed Through a FamilyA custom hunting rifle inherited from a parent or grandparent carries two kinds of value. Its workmanship, maker and configuration may interest a specialist…