Spouses issues reclaiming firearms after MY 302

**Daycrawler** · February 26th, 2019, 12:19 AM

Your wife should have received a receipt, with all information the required information on it. IIRC that is required by law. I just cant be certain anymore. The worst part is you will have to pay a lawyer to get back something that should have never been taken in the first place.

If suicide was the concern, they should have taken all the knives, ropes, glass, ladders and so on.

**Berncly** · February 26th, 2019, 01:19 AM

Originally Posted by Dlrjnr

I completely agree.... She trusted them to know because they’re supposed to, but not always the case. Just because an officer says it, doesn’t mean it’s right, happens all the time I see.

It’s a shame, by a large majority of our society, there’s way too much “blind trust” placed in what’s basically just another person (who is likely a complete stranger to you) in these moments.

They didn’t need to be taken in the first place, I obviously wasn’t going to be there. They had time.

As was already said, definitely give Phil a call.
He is a good man and knows his stuff.
He will usually let you know your options before money gets involved.
You should contact him without delay.
Best of luck to you.
Bern-

**alpacaheat** · February 26th, 2019, 12:26 PM

Phil is in my pants every time I leave the house.

Keep his number and address in my wallet for an emergency.

**Gun** · February 26th, 2019, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by alpacaheat

Phil is in my pants every time I leave the house.

How does Phil feel about that, and what does your wife think?

**bill gray** · February 27th, 2019, 12:08 PM

Cops don't always know what they are talking about and they are allowed to lie to you. Besides going through the legal process, you can exert pressure in other ways. (Ask your lawyer about whether and when you should take these steps). You can make an appt and talk to the chief. Make it a matter of fact discussion of what was done wrong: non-violent event, no receipt, bad info re your wife regaining her property. Talk to your local town and/or county rep. Ditto on the content. If you (or your wife in all of these choices) does not mind going public, get on the docket and speak at the next town and/or county council meeting. The chief works for them. Make reasonable but uncomfortable demands for explanations and training for the cops. Who can object to by-the- book performance?