When a family member or friend who has accumulated a large number of firearms becomes incapacitated, the responsibility for those weapons does not pause.…
A recoil pad is the soft, replaceable part fitted to the butt of many shotguns and rifles. It cushions the stock against the shoulder, helps prevent slipping,…
A broken or missing sling swivel rarely makes a firearm worthless. It does, however, affect safety, presentation, collectability and the way a buyer may assess…
When a resident of a retirement village, assisted-living complex or over-55s community dies, firearms can create a legal and practical problem for the family.…
A firearm receiver drilled and tapped for a scope mount is not automatically worthless or unsafe. The modification may be a factory feature, a professionally…
A rifle or shotgun with a cloudy scope can look like a minor repair job, but the optic may be warning you about moisture, impact damage, or long-term storage…
A rifle with a melted, softened, blistered or warped synthetic stock needs more care than an ordinary second-hand firearm. Heat damage can affect the bedding…
A damaged or missing magazine can make an unwanted firearm seem incomplete, difficult to value or unsafe to handle. The important point is that the firearm…
A firearm with a firing pin stuck in the forward position must be treated as potentially loaded and capable of firing. The pin may be pressing against a…
When a relative who served as a police officer dies, the family may discover firearms, ammunition, holsters, safes, uniforms, or other police-related equipment…