Fishkiller
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Me thinks it is to get the post count up.I'm curious as to why the OP is wondering if a gun might be stolen?
Did he already buy a gun that he's concerned with, or thinking about one that might be?
Me thinks it is to get the post count up.I'm curious as to why the OP is wondering if a gun might be stolen?
Did he already buy a gun that he's concerned with, or thinking about one that might be?
Correct.4473 has nothing to do with checking to see if gun is stolen.
Correct.
But typically FFLs can check if the gun is stolen beforehand, and since a 4473 is filled out when you buy from them you should be safe.
Was it Wetmore Sports? I remember seeing a sign in their place years ago offering the service.
Is it "illegal" for an FFL to call local PDs and inquire whether or not a firearm (based on the serial number) has been stolen? Or does that depend upon the local PD as to whether or not to give out that information?
Or is it "illegal" for the PD to give out that information.
I tried it and mine was NOT there.Just to search and see if my stolen gun was listed on there.
Spoiler alert, it is.
I tried it and mine was NOT there.
Yup
Havenot been in there in a couple yrs minimum
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No I did not. Misunderstood.Did you submit it?
It appears to be a user submitted list.
I have several guns from both sides of my family and just wat to run the numbers to know for sure. One of them is a shotgun I want to hunt with but don't want a Game Warden to run the numbers and get a surprise in the field.I'm curious as to why the OP is wondering if a gun might be stolen?
Did he already buy a gun that he's concerned with, or thinking about one that might be?
Not at all. Just a peace of mind is all. Not trying to run guns or anything.Something doesn't ad up. Do you have reason to believe a family member stole it?
Since it was given to me by my grandpa I would hate to have it confiscated.Okay. Personally I would not. If it was stolen and you are not the one who did it, you should be fine outside of having it confiscated. Calling a PD to find out if the gun you possess is stolen will net the same result with more suspicion IMO.
Absolutely! I'm just wanting to make sure I'm legal.Then keep it and enjoy it. It is not normal to ask or required by law for you to find out if it is stolen. If you acquired it from some shady character it might be a concern. In this case I wouldn't go through the trouble much less giving up any more information.
Well if you check it and it is stolen and you dont turn it in then you are doing something illegal. If you have no resaon to believe it is stolen like an inherited item then you are legal.Absolutely! I'm just wanting to make sure I'm legal.