what happens when an private FFL ( not a gun shop) has just received your firearm
and that FFL dies, before it was transferred to you? how do you go about getting it?
what happens when an private FFL ( not a gun shop) has just received your firearm
and that FFL dies, before it was transferred to you? how do you go about getting it?
notify both ATF + executer of estate asap via certified mail + get response before seeking legal advise from lawyer -
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Contact the ATF and ask, they probably have had this occur before and have a set process. If the firearm made it to the books, it may be simple, if it is not recorded, could get complicated, by the estate or ATF rules, any firearm on a dealer's premises and not recorded or without a Not For Sale tag can be deemed illegal and can be confiscated by the ATF.
Last edited by Rapier; 03-03-2023 at 11:26 AM.
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I think he meant that the FFL holder died.
I agree with SJ, contact them officially. The rub might waiting for the executor to be assigned. This sometimes can take a bit of time if there are close relatives that need to be contacted and give their approval for the executor. If they are out of town, it means letters need to be sent and forms signed, etc.. Not sure if probate court processes vary by state. I would think that they do.
Several years ago a gun shop owner passed unexpectedly. The shop remained open and the wife ran it. But she was not allowed to sell any gun. They were all there, just not for sale. So, I'm sure there is a process in place for such a situation. ATF will probably have all the answers for your questions. It might not hurt to call them in addition to sending a registered letter. They might give you guidance on what you might need to include with the letter to expedite the process.
Regards,
Rob
thats right. i meant the ffl passed away. this has not happened. i just wanted to know what the process was.
the person i use is getting up there in age and it kinda just hit me that if he would have a firearm that i purchased
and had sent to him for a transfer and he suddenly died...how do i get my firearm.
I don't think the BATFE will answer a hypothetical, unless it is in their FAQ list. You can probably find a FAQ section on their website, though I haven't been there for a while.
https://www.atf.gov/
I had a shotgun on consignment for sale when the FFL holder died. His was the only name on the FFL and family, who worked the shop with him everyday, held the shotgun until they could release it via another FFL dealer. Took forever because, understandably, the family didn't want to run afoul of the ATF, CIA, FBI, NSA, DOD, DOJ, NEA, PETA, PTA or the Soccer Mom's from never-never land. It was my gun. Registered to me. I could not reclaim it until transferred through a second FFL, and, of course, I waited 7 days to clear the transaction. All to get my shotgun back! What was it that Calvin said, "I have met the enemy and it is us." ? At least I didn't have to go through a gun safety course.
I fully agree with Randy Bohannon in his praise of 725. Thanks to 725 for his answer and the quote from Calvin is so accurate in its implications of us in our gun culture - and we rarely even know it.
regards,
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