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What needs to be done if I'm inheriting a gun?
How can I discover what regulations a biomedical device needs to meet?What can a father do to become the primary caregiver?What is the legal grounds for the MA approved gun roster?Are there situations where it is legal to threaten someone with a gun but not legal to fire the gun?Can I carry a gun in a case in FloridaWhat is the anatomy of a small claims case?UK gun licenses prior to Firearms Amendment Act 1988Inheriting an HOABuying a Gun for a CalifornianVisiting Texas l, would I have the right to defend myself with a Texas resident's firearm who I'm staying with?
My grandfather recently died and I was asked by my dad and his siblings if I wanted my grandfather's .22 rifle. I agreed, but have no idea what to do to legally take possession of the gun.
My assumption is that it's registered with the state of Florida (where my grandfather lived) and I will need to get it registered in Virginia (where I currently live). Are there any other steps I need to take to ensure it's legally in my possession?
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My grandfather recently died and I was asked by my dad and his siblings if I wanted my grandfather's .22 rifle. I agreed, but have no idea what to do to legally take possession of the gun.
My assumption is that it's registered with the state of Florida (where my grandfather lived) and I will need to get it registered in Virginia (where I currently live). Are there any other steps I need to take to ensure it's legally in my possession?
united-states firearms inheritance
asked Oct 8 '15 at 22:09
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The answers will depend widely based on the state of origin, the state of the recipient, the type of gun, and in some cases the age of the gun.
– Jason Aller
Oct 8 '15 at 22:56
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My grandfather recently died and I was asked by my dad and his siblings if I wanted my grandfather's .22 rifle. I agreed, but have no idea what to do to legally take possession of the gun.
My assumption is that it's registered with the state of Florida (where my grandfather lived) and I will need to get it registered in Virginia (where I currently live). Are there any other steps I need to take to ensure it's legally in my possession?
united-states firearms inheritance
asked Oct 8 '15 at 22:09
BDDBDD
2041310
My grandfather recently died and I was asked by my dad and his siblings if I wanted my grandfather's .22 rifle. I agreed, but have no idea what to do to legally take possession of the gun.
My assumption is that it's registered with the state of Florida (where my grandfather lived) and I will need to get it registered in Virginia (where I currently live). Are there any other steps I need to take to ensure it's legally in my possession?
united-states firearms inheritance
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The answers will depend widely based on the state of origin, the state of the recipient, the type of gun, and in some cases the age of the gun.
– Jason Aller
Oct 8 '15 at 22:56
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The answers will depend widely based on the state of origin, the state of the recipient, the type of gun, and in some cases the age of the gun.
– Jason Aller
Oct 8 '15 at 22:56
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The answers will depend widely based on the state of origin, the state of the recipient, the type of gun, and in some cases the age of the gun.
– Jason Aller
Oct 8 '15 at 22:56
The answers will depend widely based on the state of origin, the state of the recipient, the type of gun, and in some cases the age of the gun.
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Conventional guns are not "registered" in free America. (Only a few jurisdictions like NYC, DC, and maybe still Chicago, have laws requiring licensing of gun owners and registration of firearms.)
The interstate transfer of guns between individuals/owners is regulated by federal law and must be conducted by Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs). Many states also regulate certain intrastate transfer of guns (e.g., handguns, or transfers to individuals who are not immediate family members). For a fee any FFL local to you can ensure that any transfer is compliant with local, state, and federal law.
In general inheritance and transfer between family members is not restricted, so long as the receiver is not a "prohibited person" ineligible to possess firearms. (Though, again, the details of this vary by jurisdiction and change frequently.)
In the situation described, if you are not a prohibited person, you could "inherit" the gun in Florida without any paperwork and simply mail it to yourself in Virginia. If you are uncertain or want to ensure that no laws are broken in that process, have the gun mailed to an FFL local to where you live, and pay the FFL to "transfer" it to you.
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Conventional guns are not "registered" in free America. (Only a few jurisdictions like NYC, DC, and maybe still Chicago, have laws requiring licensing of gun owners and registration of firearms.)
The interstate transfer of guns between individuals/owners is regulated by federal law and must be conducted by Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs). Many states also regulate certain intrastate transfer of guns (e.g., handguns, or transfers to individuals who are not immediate family members). For a fee any FFL local to you can ensure that any transfer is compliant with local, state, and federal law.
In general inheritance and transfer between family members is not restricted, so long as the receiver is not a "prohibited person" ineligible to possess firearms. (Though, again, the details of this vary by jurisdiction and change frequently.)
In the situation described, if you are not a prohibited person, you could "inherit" the gun in Florida without any paperwork and simply mail it to yourself in Virginia. If you are uncertain or want to ensure that no laws are broken in that process, have the gun mailed to an FFL local to where you live, and pay the FFL to "transfer" it to you.
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Conventional guns are not "registered" in free America. (Only a few jurisdictions like NYC, DC, and maybe still Chicago, have laws requiring licensing of gun owners and registration of firearms.)
The interstate transfer of guns between individuals/owners is regulated by federal law and must be conducted by Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs). Many states also regulate certain intrastate transfer of guns (e.g., handguns, or transfers to individuals who are not immediate family members). For a fee any FFL local to you can ensure that any transfer is compliant with local, state, and federal law.
In general inheritance and transfer between family members is not restricted, so long as the receiver is not a "prohibited person" ineligible to possess firearms. (Though, again, the details of this vary by jurisdiction and change frequently.)
In the situation described, if you are not a prohibited person, you could "inherit" the gun in Florida without any paperwork and simply mail it to yourself in Virginia. If you are uncertain or want to ensure that no laws are broken in that process, have the gun mailed to an FFL local to where you live, and pay the FFL to "transfer" it to you.
answered Oct 8 '15 at 23:13
feetwet♦feetwet
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Conventional guns are not "registered" in free America. (Only a few jurisdictions like NYC, DC, and maybe still Chicago, have laws requiring licensing of gun owners and registration of firearms.)
The interstate transfer of guns between individuals/owners is regulated by federal law and must be conducted by Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs). Many states also regulate certain intrastate transfer of guns (e.g., handguns, or transfers to individuals who are not immediate family members). For a fee any FFL local to you can ensure that any transfer is compliant with local, state, and federal law.
In general inheritance and transfer between family members is not restricted, so long as the receiver is not a "prohibited person" ineligible to possess firearms. (Though, again, the details of this vary by jurisdiction and change frequently.)
In the situation described, if you are not a prohibited person, you could "inherit" the gun in Florida without any paperwork and simply mail it to yourself in Virginia. If you are uncertain or want to ensure that no laws are broken in that process, have the gun mailed to an FFL local to where you live, and pay the FFL to "transfer" it to you.
answered Oct 8 '15 at 23:13
feetwet♦feetwet
14.8k94295
Conventional guns are not "registered" in free America. (Only a few jurisdictions like NYC, DC, and maybe still Chicago, have laws requiring licensing of gun owners and registration of firearms.)
The interstate transfer of guns between individuals/owners is regulated by federal law and must be conducted by Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs). Many states also regulate certain intrastate transfer of guns (e.g., handguns, or transfers to individuals who are not immediate family members). For a fee any FFL local to you can ensure that any transfer is compliant with local, state, and federal law.
In general inheritance and transfer between family members is not restricted, so long as the receiver is not a "prohibited person" ineligible to possess firearms. (Though, again, the details of this vary by jurisdiction and change frequently.)
In the situation described, if you are not a prohibited person, you could "inherit" the gun in Florida without any paperwork and simply mail it to yourself in Virginia. If you are uncertain or want to ensure that no laws are broken in that process, have the gun mailed to an FFL local to where you live, and pay the FFL to "transfer" it to you.
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The answers will depend widely based on the state of origin, the state of the recipient, the type of gun, and in some cases the age of the gun.
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