I encountered a situation on a recent trip to a nearby state for a pistol match: Residents there need to carry documentation that they actually own the firearm in their possession if asked by a competent authority. Some of my firearms do not have said paper trail and I wish to avoid imprisonment or confiscation of said competition tools if a competent authority happens to inquire.
Other than not travelling there to compete, any thoughts on a reasonable course of action/ prevention for me?
Additional information: I can obtain a state (mine) document that shows the firearm was transferred to me and I passed the instant background check on a particular date for the mere sum of $30 per firearm and the inconvenience to my wife (more costly than the fees, to be sure!). I am not certain that will prove rightful possession to these aforementioned competent authorities, but it is a simple process from my perspective.
Residents of the state in question must pay much more, submit to uncertain delays/ wait times, and such other infringements on their rights as their state requires for the permission to possess their firearms, and I am fairly certain that, as a non resident, I would be denied such permission.
Any thoughts, comments, recommendations, or anecdotal experiences would be greatly appreciated during this fluid phase of my research.