Rubone
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At what point do you consider a firearm abandoned in your possession to be your property? I know that over the years I have been gifted several abandoned firearms, where owners no longer wanted them or similar circumstances. But I am curious as to others thoughts on a different scenario. I have a neighbor who is a part time resident, as in very little time here, and is basically merely an acquaintance. We walk our dogs in the vicinity of his property and have spoken many times. He called me and asked me if I was interested in doing some work for him (another neighbor gave him my name, I'm a retired builder) but I deferred because I had no interest. At some point I mentioned I was a hunter (after he had to tell me he was a dedicated fly fisherman) and he asked me if I could lend him a gun to take on a fishing trip to Montana. As you may guess I refused citing liability issues, no thanks. A year or so passes with our infrequent meetings, he mentions he bought a Glock 19. I think to myself "of course he did". Another year passes. He calls asking for advice on a serious repair issue at his house. I go by and look at it, give him my opinion, names of guys he can call, etc. On my way out he says "Oh, hey. I wanted to ask you if you could keep my Glock in your safe since I will be gone for a long period of time and don't want it in the house while workers are here. So I agree (mistake?). He goes away for six months or so, and returns with a girlfriend in tow, old school friend who reconnected blah blah blah. He is now splitting time in CA with girfriend and renovated some of the house to do an Air B&B. so...the pistol is still in my safe going on three years. He has never mentioned it since the day he sent it home with me. I suspect "girlfriend " is unaware and also anti (old hippie from the Bay Area). Our communication has been nil since last fall. That is probably enough background.
I am curious as how others may see this scenario. I am tempted to just shoot it. I wouldn't sell or trade it. It can live here forever with all the rest. Just when do I consider it given up and thence "mine"?
I am curious as how others may see this scenario. I am tempted to just shoot it. I wouldn't sell or trade it. It can live here forever with all the rest. Just when do I consider it given up and thence "mine"?