Given a pistol from deceased relative, next step

[TheFraz]

I was recently given a pistol that belonged to my wife's grandfather. I have no paperwork for it. Is there anything I need to do to posses it legally? I don't want to have it taken away if I get stopped on my way to and from the gun range.

 

[Crippler7815]

If you're in Louisiana, you should be just fine as is.

 

[Cochise]

Unless the relative lived and owned the gun in a different state, you don't have to do anything. I am always amazed when this question pops up, and I hear it often. I wonder why so many people think guns need to be registered.

 

[Rebeldave]

Unless the relative lived and owned the gun in a different state, you don't have to do anything. I am always amazed when this question pops up, and I hear it often. I wonder why so many people think guns need to be registered.

because of tv and movies the police always ask if your gun is registred

 

[paddle007]

My next step would be to go shoot it unless it is a safe queen.

 

[Skiney]

Be thankful and enjoy it...:}

 

[jguilletjr]

I would keep the serial # and document stating the date you received it and from who and maybe a photograph. Just for my own records incase it was ever stolen. (Maybe notarized if you feel up to it)

 

[hdfinder47]

Now for the REST of the story:
What is it?
Got pics?
How much you take for it? (jk - never sell Grandpa's gun)

Curious minds want to know!

 

[#1bambam]

because of tv and movies the police always ask if your gun is registred

It ain't just the movies and tv. I have had NOPD officers ask me if mine was.

 

[Bmash]

#3
Cochise

Unless the relative lived and owned the gun in a different state, you don't have to do anything.

You have me curious...what if it was owned in a different state?

 

[Gus McCrae]

It ain't just the movies and tv. I have had NOPD officers ask me if mine was.

That's because they don't know anything about what the laws are In LA.

 

[Gus McCrae]

You have me curious...what if it was owned in a different state?

Federally, long guns can be transferred across state lines without any paper work provided you are in compliance with both states laws.

Normally, handguns have to be transferred through an FFL when going across state lines, but there might be exception for legally inherited handguns..... that part I'm not sure about.

Still, pop may have given you his trophy WW2 Luger before you moved out of the state right?

 

[sandman7925]

That's because they don't know anything about what the laws are In LA.

I've thought before that asking might just be a tactic. As in if asked and you start to stutter then they know their is a problem.

 

[Gus McCrae]

I've thought before that asking might just be a tactic. As in if asked and you start to stutter then they know their is a problem.

Might be. I might stutter a little bit if a cop asked me if I had the registration papers for the coat I'm wearing.

 

[TomTerrific]

I would keep the serial # and document stating the date you received it and from who and maybe a photograph. Just for my own records incase it was ever stolen. (Maybe notarized if you feel up to it)

Perhaps take a photo of it with you in it and date it in some manner.

 

[AustinBR]

Perhaps take a photo of it with you in it and date it in some manner.

And photoshop a pic of bigfoot in too. It will make the "date" even more believable!

 

[LNSvince]

Now for the REST of the story:
What is it?
Got pics?
How much you take for it? (jk - never sell Grandpa's gun)

Curious minds want to know!

Grandparent Hand me-downs are always exciting !

 

[Tom Gresham]

It ain't just the movies and tv. I have had NOPD officers ask me if mine was.

"And with whom, officer, would I register my gun?"

 

[JR1572]

"And with whom, officer, would I register my gun?"

You know, since you're a celebrity and have your own radio show, maybe you should invite NOPD Superintendent Serpas onto your show. Maybe you can talk to him and point out some of the issues his agency has regarding citizens and their firearms and possibly work towards a solution that would benefit everyone?

Just a thought because I'm sure he isn't reading this thread right now. Just think, if you have him on and these issues get resolved, you can tell everyone how you singlehandedly solved the problem. It would be much better than complaining here.

JR1572

 

[340six]

You know, since you're a celebrity and have your own radio show, maybe you should invite NOPD Superintendent Serpas onto your show. Maybe you can talk to him and point out some of the issues his agency has regarding citizens and their firearms and possibly work towards a solution that would benefit everyone?

Just a thought because I'm sure he isn't reading this thread right now. Just think, if you have him on and these issues get resolved, you can tell everyone how you singlehandedly solved the problem. It would be much better than complaining here.

JR1572

Smartest thing i read all day.
Positive input and info is the best way, since they have so many that just take a guess.