The more likely scenario for me right now is that my FIL will hand over his collection to my wife and me (mostly deer/elk rifles, plus an EBR, and a few handguns). However, if I kick off my kid(s) will most likely get any guns I have by then. My first was just born about 2 weeks ago, so who knows if she'll be into guns. If all else fails, I'll find someone who I think will really appreciate them the most regardless of genetic relationship.
What do you want done with your firearms after you're gone?
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41Mag. I must confess, to having much the same thought. I am 40 unmarried, no kids. My one nephew, is into rap music, and wearing his cap backwards. In my life, I was lucky enough to collect a whole lot of weapon's. At last count, I had 63. My girlfriend's two son's, are best bud's with my nephew, and the village idiot woudn't trust any of them, with a burned out match. 
If you find a good, workable solution, please let me know. 
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If you find a good, workable solution, please let me know.
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Odd - I was just thinking about this last night after reading William F Buckley's obituary for Alistair Cooke.
My partner gets everything if I kick off first, but if she's gone first, hmmm; no kids, 'phobes and idiots for relatives.
I was thinking of having them donated to one of the local RKBA organizations (Liberty Belles, local NRA group, GOC, etc.) to use or sell to members or raffle off for fundraising. The other option is to give them to my gun club for them to do the same.
We had an older member of the club donate 70 years worth of accumulated guns and gear to the club when he turned 90 and could no longer shoot them. His wife wasn't competent to dispose of them properly, in his opinion, and other relatives were either ignorant, idiots or 'phobes.
Club members got first dibs on bidding for various nice ones, some were kept for training and teaching (the Juniors program got some nice rimfires) and the rest were auctioned off.
Nice way to be remembered
My partner gets everything if I kick off first, but if she's gone first, hmmm; no kids, 'phobes and idiots for relatives.
I was thinking of having them donated to one of the local RKBA organizations (Liberty Belles, local NRA group, GOC, etc.) to use or sell to members or raffle off for fundraising. The other option is to give them to my gun club for them to do the same.
We had an older member of the club donate 70 years worth of accumulated guns and gear to the club when he turned 90 and could no longer shoot them. His wife wasn't competent to dispose of them properly, in his opinion, and other relatives were either ignorant, idiots or 'phobes.
Club members got first dibs on bidding for various nice ones, some were kept for training and teaching (the Juniors program got some nice rimfires) and the rest were auctioned off.
Nice way to be remembered
Since I can't think of anyone I'd give mine to, I'm taking them with me Sarah Connor style.
"Excuse me, sir... did you say you wanted three burial plots?"
"Yup."
"But what on earth for? There's only one deceased!"
"One for the guns, one for the ammo, and one for the .50 BMG."
"Where's the... um... loved one going to be buried?"
"The .50?"
*sigh* "The deceased."
"Oh, he was cremated two days ago."
"Excuse me, sir... did you say you wanted three burial plots?"
"Yup."
"But what on earth for? There's only one deceased!"
"One for the guns, one for the ammo, and one for the .50 BMG."
"Where's the... um... loved one going to be buried?"
"The .50?"
*sigh* "The deceased."
"Oh, he was cremated two days ago."
If I die now
My youngest would get the bulk through his mother (he's only 13)
My oldest has no since of family so he will get the less sentimental more commercial guns.
3 good friends will get 1 each, the ones that they have express regards for
My wife will get 1 or 2,
My ex ( the 13 year olds mother) will get what she wants out of his collection
A nephew would get the hunting appropriate guns.
And I will be buried with 2 ( Never know that after-life stuff might be legit)
My youngest would get the bulk through his mother (he's only 13)
My oldest has no since of family so he will get the less sentimental more commercial guns.
3 good friends will get 1 each, the ones that they have express regards for
My wife will get 1 or 2,
My ex ( the 13 year olds mother) will get what she wants out of his collection
A nephew would get the hunting appropriate guns.
And I will be buried with 2 ( Never know that after-life stuff might be legit)
To our son who just got back from a tour in Ksovo and probably some to our daughters, with the stipulation that under no circumstances are they ever to turn any of them into the Government but to bury them first.
I am single and have no children to give them to, also I dont have any relatives that like guns, so I'll probably try and sell most of them when Im really old and cant use them anymore, probably just keep one 1911A1 pistol for protection.
I might pass them on to other gun collectors as gifts, by the time Im really
old I wont own very many guns anyway, I wont have any use for them.
I might pass them on to other gun collectors as gifts, by the time Im really
old I wont own very many guns anyway, I wont have any use for them.
I've been re-thinking this , along with other arrangements in the event I become seriously injured or die.
I'm single and no kids. Family and I don't see matters the same, and I can't take a chance of firearms going to any family. Except perhaps one nieice and maybe her brother as well. The rest of the bunch would not appreciate and use them. Cannot /will not - take the chance the parents will pass these down. Other neices and nephews...ain't no way...too far gone that bunch.
I have already given many firearms and acccessories away to those whom are vigilant with RKBA and other Constitutional concerns. These guns are being used, preserved and the traditions I believe in maintained.
Most likely I will give mine away to friends, make arrangements that my wishes be carried out.
Looks like I need an alternate executor or two, the folks I have now, are older than I and have some health concerns. I don't want "paperwork" for folks to deal with either.
I'm single and no kids. Family and I don't see matters the same, and I can't take a chance of firearms going to any family. Except perhaps one nieice and maybe her brother as well. The rest of the bunch would not appreciate and use them. Cannot /will not - take the chance the parents will pass these down. Other neices and nephews...ain't no way...too far gone that bunch.
I have already given many firearms and acccessories away to those whom are vigilant with RKBA and other Constitutional concerns. These guns are being used, preserved and the traditions I believe in maintained.
Most likely I will give mine away to friends, make arrangements that my wishes be carried out.
Looks like I need an alternate executor or two, the folks I have now, are older than I and have some health concerns. I don't want "paperwork" for folks to deal with either.
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I'm hoping to pass them onto my daughter one day, providing that my ex-wife's excessive religious brainwashing hasn't convinced her that firearms are the work of the devil.
My son, who isn't born yet, and I guess my nephews. I always thought my Dad would get them. Funny how things change as you get older.
My wife could care less, and to my daughter and step daughters the weapon of their choice. The rest are to be donated to the local Friends of the NRA chapter to be auctioned off.
In my family handing down guns to the next generation is very important. I was gun owner before I was even born. My dad has been a gun collector for as long as I can remember. I have seen a lot off guns come and go. But there are some guns that are very seldom even handled. We take them out of the safe to clean them and that is about it. When my old' man does kick the bucket (****er's to mean to die) There is a list of guns for my brother, my sister and myself. Many of these guns were bought just for us. Some of these were handed down to my dad and some we just wanted. But there will be plenty of guns that are not on the list for us to divide up or sell. The guns on the lists will never be sold.
A co-worker told me “Every man needs to own a gunâ€.
This same man sold just about everything he owned to play the rodeo game. But no matter how broke or down and out he got, he never sold his dad’s rifle or his pistol
A co-worker told me “Every man needs to own a gunâ€.
This same man sold just about everything he owned to play the rodeo game. But no matter how broke or down and out he got, he never sold his dad’s rifle or his pistol
Cslinger and I will be glad to take care of your guns. After all, you would want them to go to a nice family where they would be loved, right?
Julie
Oddly enough, I've talked a lot about this with my mother in law. She had a friend who confided in her that she bought a lot of stuff mainly for the purpose of having family heirlooms for her devisees to inherit. Now, my MIL was a fairly prominent Polish anticommunist back when it matered, and her reaction was something along the lines of "you poor fool." Oddly enough, my mother feels the same way. In 1955, a dam burst and she watched her house lift off it's foundation and head on off down the river with her grandmother on the roof. By way of various rare and diverse miracles of history, I gained posession of many firearms, and I do feel custodial towards them, and guard them for the future, although I have no children as yet. Stuff happens, although we enjoy considerably more stability than some countries. I would advise anyone to get an attorney, and specifically devise certain firearms to the people you want to have them. Believe it or not, specific devise of a firearm is a commonly taught hypothetical in trusts and estates classes in law school. If the gun goes missing, they get fair market value where possible, (generally out of the residuary estate) which I consider equivalent to a handful of magic beans. The law does not account for how much you prized a certain item, so be careful and specific when you leave it to someone.
I have two boys ages 7 & 9. When I pass which I hope is not for a long long time I want each one to get one of my duty weapons ( each has department insignia in the weapon). I will probabaly divide the weapons up evenly between them since my wife doesnt shoot.
I'm taking them with me when they push my flaming arse towards the middle of the Yukon River at my Viking funeral.
About 10 years ago, I decided to give an early 'handoff' for the three pieces that had some family history. Happily, my three kids had all indicated which they liked best. So....
Older son got Grandpa Dan's Model 1917 .45 Colt - WW-I bringback - you should see it, beautiful condition.
Younger son got Grandpa Dan's 1911 ... also a WW-I bringback ... shows a little holster wear but other than that, in fine shape.
Daughter got Grandpa Tom's S&W revolver, .32 S&W Long ctg., with the words 'State Police' on the backstrap. He was a Chief of Detectives in the Staties. (Interesting that a .32 was an issue revolver back in the 1930s.)
They're happy, I'm happy. And I'm sure that both grandparents would be happy that they're still in the family.
Owen
Older son got Grandpa Dan's Model 1917 .45 Colt - WW-I bringback - you should see it, beautiful condition.
Younger son got Grandpa Dan's 1911 ... also a WW-I bringback ... shows a little holster wear but other than that, in fine shape.
Daughter got Grandpa Tom's S&W revolver, .32 S&W Long ctg., with the words 'State Police' on the backstrap. He was a Chief of Detectives in the Staties. (Interesting that a .32 was an issue revolver back in the 1930s.)
They're happy, I'm happy. And I'm sure that both grandparents would be happy that they're still in the family.
Owen
When it comes time to bite the Big One, my grandson gets the whole kit and kaboodle- he's only 2 1/2 now so we haven't started the training yet- but he does already help me do some minor reloading proceedures such as decapping or in his terms "making holes"- he can do anything he wants with Grandpa's arsenal except for one which I have already made preparations for in my will- I have an all matching WWI German Mauser that my grandfather personally captured and brought back from France when he got done doing his part to kick the Kaiser's butt- that one stays in the family to be handed down hopefully ad infinitem- if someone in the future screws up and lets it go, I'll haunt their @#$ so bad that it'll make the Exorsist look like the high school prom-
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