I was wondering what you would have to do if a gun gets left to you by a dead relative. Just curious been wondering about it for a while. Any help would be cool.

Nothing, as long as you are not a prohibited person AND of legal age.

I mean like a handgun. Would I have to bring it to the police station or file for more permits?

I mean like a handgun. Would I have to bring it to the police station or file for more permits?

 

What he said. You have to do nothing but take possession assuming it is Jersey legal.

I know that is right but I always feel way more nervous with my inherited firearms than when I'm transporting one of my registered pistols to the range. Sad state of affairs in NJ that a law abiding citizen is worried about being hassled even though they are following the law!

I know that is right but I always feel way more nervous with my inherited firearms than when I'm transporting one of my registered pistols to the range. Sad state of affairs in NJ that a law abiding citizen is worried about being hassled even though they are following the law!

 

Then just fill out a COE. Give a copy to the estate and a copy to you.

Kinda hard considering how long ago my grandfather passed away.

 

Also COE's really rub me the wrong way, ya know? Just like voluntary registration.

 

Just a gripe of mine, sorry....

It's only between you and the estate... Plus it goes in your records and shows how you obtained it legally.