inheriting gun, now what

TheNocturnus said:
I'm not sure the OP is coming back...
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In fact, he has not been back since one minute after posting his question.

That said, it bears repeating that we do not know what state he is in, and we do not know if he actually "inherited" this firearm (in the legal sense) or if he has simply come into his possession. Both of these are important pieces of information, because some states do require registration of handguns, and because some states require that ALL transfers (other than bequests) must go through an FFL. Those of you who blissfully advise the OP to "Just keep it and enjoy it" may be advising him to commit a criminal act. I thought we didn't do that on this forum.
 
Point well taken but OTOH, filling him up with a bunch of legalistic scary talk is hardly necessary. Respecting the law if fine as far as that goes, but erring on the side of caution to the point of being obsequious about the law flies in the face of common sense, critical thinking, and freedom. He has a right to his families property and it is largely not anyone's business except his own. It's clearly not an NFA item, so as long as he is allowed to own weapons there is no problem. Muddying the water with fears about the government and that there might be a law which would forbid him to take possession of the pistol is over reacting to the situation. Perhaps he shouldn't clean out his dads kitchen and take the bleach and aluminum foil either because when mixed they make poison gas and that's illegal to make?

I'm not saying to be lawless or to commit any crimes. Being lawful is good, but being chronic lawful is almost worse than being a criminal. It allows no room for independent thought or action, no room for self regulation...no freedom.
"we're going to go through dad's room now, will someone call the police to get permission and have them come supervise us?":eek: No offense, but that's absurd.
 
The comment about hanging it loaded towards the door was a farcical example meant to illustrate the full extents of his rights.

Disclaimer: The undersigned in no way endorses booby traps, trip wire fired guns, or any sort of mounted artillery fixture in a living room. People doing such things do them on their own and the undersigned is not liable from any such action as it was not endorsed nor recommended here.

-Koda.

Whew.
 
Edward429451 said:
I'm not saying to be lawless or to commit any crimes.
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But you may be doing just what you say you are not doing. If the OP did not come into possession of this pistol through specific bequest in his father's will, he did not "inherit" the firearm unless his father died intestate, he is the only heir, and the laws of the state in which his father died make him the inheritor of all his father's personal property. Even then, depending on the state, state law may require that he register the firearm and/or obtain a firearm owners identification card. If that is required and he didn't get the card or registration, he has committed a crime.

Likewise, unless he received the pistol as a bequest under the terms of a will, many states require that the transfer to him (the OP) be made through an FFL. Again, if his state requires this and he didn't do it, he has committed a crime.

The OP asked for advice but did not provide enough information for anyone to offer definitive advice. You apparently don't think it is helpful to point out some possible requirements that may be imposed by his state. I, on the other hand, don't think it's helpful to advise him to do nothing and not worry about it without knowing that he is in a state where there are no requirements for him to do something.

We don't even know if his father lived in the same state he lives in.
 
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