Disposal of a hunting rifle that has been used for suicide?

Question

A friend of mine had a nephew that used a gun to kill himself several years ago. Its been in storage at his sisters house ever since, and the family wants to get rid of it. Of course practically, they could try and sell it, but because of the history they don't feel emotionally able to do that. Does anyone know of another option? We live in Utah, so I suppose there may be legalities involved. Any help is much appreciated.

Answer 1

Your local Law Enforcement Agency should have a "Turn in Firearm" program which in turn you'll receive $50 with no questions asked.

Answer 2

Personally I feel that "bad karma" is a poor reason to ruin a good gun. I have a collection of military guns that definitely saw service and very likely were used and to take lives. To me this does not have any positive or negative influence. I accept the fact that actions were taken with the guns, and that is in their past, they now live out a life in peace in my gun cabinet or the occasional trip to the range.
I can tell you a good number of people would be willing to take this gun off their hands for nothing, if they would give it away instead. All it would require would be taking or sending it to a licensed FFL and they will do the paperwork and transfer it to a new owner.

I apologize for my negative outlook here, but I feel it must be said. The family shouldn't blame the gun, but blame the nephew that killed himself with the gun. I can understand why they may not wish to keep it, but still sell it or give it away
Would they level a house if he had hung himself with a rope around a floor joyce instead? I think not.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

you have options. I collect firearms to use in training and for parts. If the family wants to get rid of it, I will pay shipping etc to get it to me in Idaho where I will either strip it for parts or use it for training whichever they prefer. Or you can call local law enforcemet and have them pick it up to be either destroyed or placed into their inventory for law enforcement use, either of these options would make something good come out of a sad and tragic event.
my last two suggestions, would be this, find a young hunter, age 18+ who cannot afford a rifle. Donate the rifle to him thru a local gun. Or lastly, donate it to a local gunshop for a prize drawing with all proceeds to go to something like the "saint Judes childrens hospital for cancer treatment" ( this is my favorite charity). Again, this would makes something good come from a tragidy. Lastly, please pass on my deepest sympathies for the families loss.
Randy C

Answer 5

As any suicide weapon has that stigma of 'bad karma' about it, if the family doesn't want to sell it, definitely turn it in to the local P.D. . . . ..
or check with some of their local firearms dealers. Depending on what make & model the firearm is, many shooters don't care what a background a weapon has, if the deal is good enough, as long as it's legal.

Answer 6

As long as any investigation is over concerning the suicide, you can of course dispose of the firearm as you see fit. I would suggest you take it to a licensed Dealer and allow him/her to sell it on consignment and then use the proceeds to give the family towards any legal or funeral expenses. This way you have piece of mind that it is a legal sale, and whomever buys it will certainly be a lawful person and legally able to own such a firearm.The Dealer takes the responsibility and the liability away from the family and it's all done legally and above board.

Option#2 Would be to turn it in to your local Police Station for their property/evidence unit to destroy along with other guns used in crimes. The are usually melted down in municipal furnaces and rendered un-usable.

Both of these options are good ones depending on the wishes of the parents or guardians.

I offer you my prayers and good wishes in light of your friends families loss of a loved one.....

Answer 7

Remove the wood stock and burn it; take the metal to a machine shop and ask that they use a cutting torch and chop it up. In all reality it is an inantimate object without thought so it is sort of like destroying a car that hit a deer and somebody got killed. I do understand though; I had a friend borrow a pistol from me, and he killed himself. I told the police to destroy the weapon as I did not want it back.

Answer 8

If you want to be sure it is disposed of, instead of being sold again later, cut it up with a hacksaw. It can be done easily. I have disposed of guns this way which I didn't want to get into the wrong hands or to be sold to others. Cut the frame into 3 pieces.

Answer 9

do like the oklahoma city police dept does when they recover stolen guns
put it on a band saw and cut it thru the action so that it cannot be rebuilt then toss it in the trash

Answer 10

Give it to your local law enforcement, and tell them yo want it destroyed.