GregV 7 Posted December 30, 2013 Trying to help a friend with a couple guns he discovered in his deceased fathers home. One is a handgun one a rifle. What exactly does or can he do with the guns? He does NOT have an FID nor does he want one. He also has NO need or want for these guns. Any help would be appreciated for he is talking about taking these guns to the local PD.............................. Thanks Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMWR12 35 Posted December 30, 2013 I believe they belong to the executor of the will unless stated otherwise in the will. They may be transferred to a eligible person with the proper forms.( COE for long gun and handgun permit for the handgun) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GregV 7 Posted December 30, 2013 My friend is the executor. He also knows the guns are NOT registered because his father never had a FID. Can somebody without a FID sell a gun? Can one sell a guy that has never been registered? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamondd817 823 Posted December 30, 2013 Don't let him take them to the PD. Don't let him bring them to a buyback either. Worst case, just take them to a dealer and sell them for pennies on the dollar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamondd817 823 Posted December 30, 2013 Yes and yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokin .50 1,907 Posted December 30, 2013 Your friend can sell them privately to a collector/shooter or to a gun store/FFL in your area. He can wrap them in brown butcher paper, tie them closed with string and place them in the trunk of his car and drive them to point of sale. All legal. Of course if you want to help him you could look them up to see what they're worth and advise your friend to sell to one of us here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njJoniGuy 2,129 Posted December 30, 2013 Of course if you want to help him you could ... advise your friend to sell to one of us here The best answer ever! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamondd817 823 Posted December 30, 2013 I have specific instructions in my will to never, under any circumstances, give my firearms to the PD or a gun buyback. If said family members dont want to keep them, then sell them for pennies to a dealer or collector. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GregV 7 Posted December 30, 2013 I will tell you that I have done and will continue to do all I can to get these guns in the hands of a gun friendly (me) person. Still confused on why one would register an unregistered handgun? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Night Prowler 0 Posted December 30, 2013 Just to put it out there, I have permit in hand Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted December 30, 2013 ^^^ Vulture ^^^ LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oakridgefirearms 224 Posted December 31, 2013 My friend is the executor. He also knows the guns are NOT registered because his father never had a FID. Can somebody without a FID sell a gun? Can one sell a guy that has never been registered? His father may have owned them before NJ came up with the FID cards and permits (1966) or inherited them and would not have been required to register the handgun, long guns have never been registered in NJ. FID or permits are not required by the seller to sell privately owned firearms in NJ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handyman 5,682 Posted January 1, 2014 Anyone that disposes of firearms that the government does not know they possess is, in my opinion, stark raving mad. This is not intended to be legal advice. Best wishes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotJust22s 10 Posted January 1, 2014 Q9. If I inherit a firearm what must I do? A9. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3j, a firearm purchaser identification card and/or a handgun purchase permit shall not be required for the passing of a firearm upon the death of an owner thereof to his/her heir or legatee, whether the same by testamentary bequest or by the laws of intestacy. The firearm must be legal to possess in New Jersey and the persN.J.S.A. 2C:58-3con receiving the firearm shall not be prohibited by before receiving the firearm. If the heir or legatee does not qualify to acquire and possess the firearm, then ownership may be retained for a period not to exceed 180 days provided the firearm is transferred to the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality or the superintendent during such period. Directly from the NJ State Police site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites