My father passed away this morning, some here knew him some did not. My reason for posting here is he has/had about 3 handguns and some rifles, he never set up a will for these items. What are my options and or what can I do to make sure I can keep these firearms.

Sorry for your loss.

 

The firearms go to his wife (your mother?). If none, they go to you and your siblings. No paper work needed.

What if she doesn't have a FPID can she transfer them to me?

Sorry for your loss, Anthony.

 

No, she does not need a FID to transfer to you. You will need a PP for each handgun, however. Apply for the OGAM exemption since you know all of the Serial #'s, etc.

She doesn't need a FPID. As long as she is not a prohibited person, she is legally allowed to keep them. If you wish to acquire the long guns from her, you both fill out a COE for each. Leave the seller's FPID space blank. For each handgun, you will need P2P and do the exemption form if you want to take possession of them all at once.

Sorry for your loss.

 

Follow what PK says. As usual he is right on.

Sorry for you loss... i'm old school greek orthodox... and there is a 40 day mourning period where you lay low(no parties) and you remember and openly mourn your loss... and after that 40 days there is a dreadful service that reminds you about life and how great it is... and after this 40 days you can stop mourning... you can start to continue your life as your pops would want you too... kinda ruff... but i understand it more now that i'm a little older now... hope your doing well.

My father passed away this morning, some here knew him some did not

Sorry to hear that, but please, this is not a first issue with which you have to deal. You and your family come first.

 

After that, assuming your Mom is alive, she would inherit the weapons. You could go the COE and P2P route and take all the weapons now. Another option would be to take the long guns and leave the handguns in her possession and have her will them to you for later.

 

As to intestacy, see this form the Bergen county Surrogate:

 

http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/surrogate/Intestacy.html

If you want to have them now file a multiple purchase exemption for the handguns. For the long guns just COE are needed.

 

Best of luck and very sorry for your loss

I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

 

C

sorry for your loss.

 

your dad gave you the guns many years ago !! you must have forgotten

Sorry for your loss

 

 

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Hey man Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

Sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and yours...

Anthony - Sorry to hear about your dad and I know we spoke about him when we last met. Since we met last year I lost my father as well.

 

If you look around hard enough I'm sure you will find a hand written addendum to your dad's will bequething you the firearms. If it is legal or not is another issue. But why would anyone challenge it without cause.

 

You have my sympathies.

 

Frank

So sorry for your loss! I am sure all the good answers here will be helpful.

I'm so sorry to hear this, Anthony. I popped you a message on the phone looking to you for some help and you told me the sad news.

I'll just pick the forum's brain for now and send you big hugs until things settle down and you're feeling up to anything.

 

Good thoughts are sent your way for you and your family.

Sorry for your loss!

Any time I had an opportunity to take ownership of arms that the state did not know I possessed, I know I would do so. In this case, doing so legally would apparently mean having your mom will them over to you as someone above suggested.

 

Sorry for your loss.

Thank you all for the kind words I really appreciate it, at this point this has been the hardest moment in my life so far and I am just living moment to moment that this point. I just wanted to make sure the state would not come and take his guns or something like that because although they are great firearms and would be fun to shoot. The fact that they were his means the world to me, and I did not want that taken from me. My mother is still alive and she will gladly sign them over to me when I am ready, because she understands how much they mean to me.

Sorry for your loss Anthony, you know where to get me if you ever need anything.

Anthony,

 

So sorry for your loss. Everyone else already handled what to do with the guns. Nobody is going to take them away--so that should be the least of your problems.

 

This may sound a little crazy, but I've done it myself: Place a few spent shells of whateever Dad liked to shoot in the coffin with him. That way he'll always be "around firearms". I did it for my Brother, and it seemed to help us at the time. Glad I did it. Then those guns will mean even more to you!

 

God Bless!

 

Dave

Sorry for your loss. My father passed 18 years ago just before my 21st birthday. I can relate do your devastation. Condolences to you and your family.

MY condolences,been there done that with both my parents.

Very sorry to hear this Anthony. My thoughts are with you and your family.

My condolences man... Sorry to hear about your loss

My condolences go out to you and yours. May he rest in peace.

 

It sucks, I just went through this in Feb. with my mom passing. Still dealing with the estate. take care of what matters most and the guns will be there when your ready. Best of luck to you.

Sorry for your loss, my best to you and the rest of the family..

 

 

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Sorry for your loss. I lost my father many years ago, so I know the feeling. I still miss the hell out of him.

My condolences to you and your family.