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August 23rd, 2013, 08:36 PM #1Junior Member
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inherited handguns
My father just recently passed away and had a gun collection. My mother wes executer of the will and gave all long guns and handguns to me since I am a sportsman. They lived in New Jersey and I live in Pa. Do I need to register these handguns? They are already in my possesion
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August 23rd, 2013, 10:50 PM #2
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Assuming you received them as a beneficiary through an estate distribution -- there is no affirmative duty to "register" them in Pa.
If you intend to carry some of the handguns there is a cogent argument that having those few in your name in the PSP 'sales 'database' may avoid difficulties should a s/n check occur in the future while carrying but that is at your option.IANAL
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August 23rd, 2013, 11:16 PM #3Member
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August 23rd, 2013, 11:42 PM #4
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Just to clarify my previous post, it is given "Assuming you received them as a beneficiary through an estate distribution."
If your mother actually inherited the firearms and then gifted them to you, there are several state and Federal laws that were most likely violated by the transfer to you.
The question is whether you received the firearms, as an estate beneficiary in YOUR own right, pursuant to a specific bequest in the will or intestate succession if the estate is without a will. If so my previous comments stand.
If you mother received the firearms, as an estate beneficiary in HER own right, pursuant to a specific bequest in the will or intestate succession if the estate is without a will, they became HER property and the subsequent transfer does not enjoy any of the 'inherited firearm exemptions' embodied in Federal, NJ and Pa statutes.IANAL
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August 24th, 2013, 12:35 AM #5
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I brought my handguns from NJ when I moved to PA. I didn't "register" them with PSP, but I always carry copies of the NJ sale registration in my car, along with a copy of the MPOETC article regarding the non-existent gun database. You should be able to find a similar document that shows the lawful origin of the guns.
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August 24th, 2013, 10:38 AM #6
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Same here but I used the 'sales database' as one of the impetuses to justify 'new editions' to the collection for new carry guns
In the OP's case the NJ registration, if any, would show the name of the deceased and not the OP. Assuming he wants to maintain an on-person paper trail I suppose he could add the estate distribution record from the executrix. Still there's no guarantee that the LEO will take official note of any paper trail over the 'sales database'.IANAL
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August 25th, 2013, 12:45 PM #7
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The OP should be ok.
If I remember correctly, NJ allows for unrecorded bequest and intestate succession transfers. PA and federal law also allow it.
The only crux is - if stopped, they wont be in the PSP's "database". Which means an ignorant officer may seize the gun until you can prove you lawfully acquired it. ...this can be taken care of by transferring them to yourself at a knowledgeable FFL or sheriff.RIP: SFN, 1861, twoeggsup, Lambo, jamesjo, JayBell, 32 Magnum, Pro2A, mrwildroot, dregan, Frenchy, Fragger, ungawa, Mtn Jack, Grapeshot, R.W.J., PennsyPlinker, Statkowski, Deanimator, roland, aubie515
Don't end up in my signature!
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August 31st, 2013, 10:59 AM #8Junior Member
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Thanks for the responses and info. They were a big help and highly appreciated.
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