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Is it possible to unregister a gun?

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Technically speaking, no. Registration can only be transferred to another.

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My boyfriend gave me his gun and he died before he could get it registered to me. What do I do?

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First, you need to check with your local police department to see what the firearm transfer laws are. That will determine what you need to do next, typically in most states if it is a rifle or shotgun, there's no registering it or paperwork. If it is a pistol you typically need to file paperwork with your local police department, including a pistol purchase permit. The very first thing to do though is contact your local police department.

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How do I register a gun from my deceased father?

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It depends in what state you reside in. If you are a part of their will, the guns are yours. If the guns are not in any will, the children can take it without registering in some states, and other states they would have to re-register the weapons into their name.

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I paid for my license in Douglasville, Georgia. How do I get a copy if I moved to a new county?

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Go to the new county's sheriff's office. They will get you a copy.

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My deceased brother left me a firearm. What should I do?

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Procedures may vary. In New York City you would have to surrender the gun to your local police department, and then apply for an NYC handgun license. After you have a handgun license issued to you, then you can reclaim the gun.

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Do I need a permit for my son to gift me a handgun in Iowa?

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No. Current Iowa law allows carrying a handgun without a permit.

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When a gun owner dies, how does the gun get transferred to a qualified new owner such as a spouse?

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Rules vary by jurisdiction. In the US, it normally involves going through a federal firearms license (FFL) dealer.

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I'd like to transfer ownership of my handgun to my husband. How do I do that?

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It depends on where you live. In New York City your husband would first have to obtain a handgun license. Then you would contact the NYPD License Division for permission to take the handgun off your license and add it to your husband's license.

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When I buy a gun from a dealer or store, I am assuming it automatically goes into a federal registry. If my permit was not renewed and I want to legaly transfer my guns to my wife. what should i know?

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In New York City you would need to surrender your handguns for safekeeping at your local police precinct. Then your wife would have to obtain a handgun license to reclaim those handguns.

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I have been given three registered guns by the wife of the deceased owner, and I want to know the process of getting them into my name.

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In New York City you would first have to surrender the handguns for safekeeping to an FFL dealer or your local police precinct. Then you would apply for a handgun license. Once that license is issued, you need to provide a death certificate to the NYPD License Division and request permission to take possession of the handguns at the same time.

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Can I buy a pistol from a family member who can’t prove how they got it?

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Yes. There is no law in America that prevents gifting of firearms. A gun is traceable by its serial number.

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