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    Default Transfer of pistols?

    My father, who passed away several years ago, owned a couple of handguns. I was wondering about what the legalities of passing down handguns to family members. Is the ownership automatically transferred to my mother?

    She is not an avid shooter or collector. I am the only family member who is interested in firearms. Would I have to do anything to legally transfer the handguns to myself? My mother has already given me permission to take them as they do not serve any purpose to her.

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    Default Re: Transfer of pistols?

    Quote Originally Posted by FJR86 View Post
    My father, who passed away several years ago, owned a couple of handguns. I was wondering about what the legalities of passing down handguns to family members. Is the ownership automatically transferred to my mother?

    She is not an avid shooter or collector. I am the only family member who is interested in firearms. Would I have to do anything to legally transfer the handguns to myself? My mother has already given me permission to take them as they do not serve any purpose to her.


    If your mother and you are both residents of PA, there is no paperwork involved, and there is nothing you need do. She hands them to you, they're yours.
    While many claim to support the right, precious few support the practice.

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