My grandfather is dying and is leaving me his bolt-action rifle (which he made the stock for himself). I'm not sure if he has or needs a permit for it. When I inherit it, will I need to get a permit for it just to keep it in my house? I don't ever plan to use it. I live in Minnesota.
2007-10-15 07:47:01 · 17 answers · asked by Mike 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
You do not have to have a permit for a rifle that someone else bequeths you. The only time guns are registered is when they are bought and sold through a retail gun dealer. This registration process serves two purposes, one to validate the buyer doesn't have a felony and/or has an evil motive to buy (hence the time delay) and as a record of who owns the gun should it become stolen and/or used in a crime.
Don't sweat it. My condolances to you and your family and I'm sure you grandfather will be proud for you to have it.
2007-10-15 07:59:19 · answer #1 · answered by wrkey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like it has already been stated above it's better if you have a written statement signed by you your Grandfather and at least 2 witnesses 1 is ok 2 is better. Secondly as far as I know you do not need any permits if you inherit a gun you may however need permits to use it depending on your state. You may also have to register your new firearm it depends on your state. Local police do NOT really they CAN NOT keep up with changing firearms laws. Contact your city hall, local magistrate, and county/circuit court clerk. If all three say the same thing then do what they say if there is any difference then tell that person that this person said this. Look it up in you local library also under the legal directory. In my state even with a written statement you could lose if that statement is contested, oh make sure the witnesses are not family or friends so there is no bias if someone contest your right to the gun and if at all possible get the thing notarized. A notarized document is gold. Learn how to use and clean that rifle if you don't use it it will go to waste. You don't have to hunt with it just shoot at some targets and clean it, keep it oiled and it will last through several generations.
2007-10-15 14:23:46 · answer #2 · answered by jojo21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have lived in Minnesota 35 years. For long guns like shotguns and rifles there is no need for a permit. I used to live in Rochester and have bought several guns there and while they were registered at the gun store for background purposes at the store I did not need to possess a special permit. If you inherit one, none is necessary as far as I know. Just write down the serial number on it and keep it in a safe place in case it ever gets stolen. The only gun permit I know of is one to purchase a handgun which really is only a means of "pre-approval." You can still buy a handgun without one, but with one you can take it home immediately without having to go through the "waiting period." My condolences on your Grandfather.
2007-10-18 09:06:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you live in the Land of Lutheran Deer Hunters (w/Wisconsin being the land of Catholic Deer Hunters) I strongly suspect you do not.
However, if you live in the Twin Cities there may be some sort of regulation you may have to cope with but I doubt it.
My father has an enfiled .30-06 that was military surplus. My grandfather too, created a new stock for it. We do use that gun.
2007-10-15 08:09:48 · answer #4 · answered by Wi-Skier 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need any sort of permit to keep a gun in your home. The only permits required in our free states here in the midwest is to carry a concealed gun and a hunting license to hunt. It will be nice to have your grandpa's gun and keep it in the family.
2007-10-15 07:52:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you need a permit? You are in Minnesota, for crying out loud... people OWN guns in Minnesota
2007-10-15 07:54:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local police department. This is the only way you will ever know for sure. They will be glad to tell you one way or another.
Don't just take our advice. Be sure you are legal.
Gun laws are different in every state and even in different localities within a state. Talk to the police department in your area. They are the ones who will arrest you if you are not legal. And get it in writing!!!
2007-10-15 07:51:36 · answer #7 · answered by Phill Lee 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Easy enough to find out.
Go to you local police station. They can tell you your local laws.
Here in NJ, you do NOT need a permit for a rifle or shotgun that you have inherited.
You Do need a permit to carry it anywhere tho.
Good Luck
2007-10-15 07:56:30 · answer #8 · answered by Gary E 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if he is still alive you need him to writeout that he wants you to have the rifle. the more description the better. Law means nuthing its the jealous family members you will need to prove it too. I lost a roberts 256 and a krag 30/40 as my papo did not leave expressed written desire for me to have them My cousin got um and he sold um
2007-10-15 10:12:42 · answer #9 · answered by brokerman74067 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do not need a permit to own (or inherit) a rifle or shotgun.
2007-10-15 07:50:51 · answer #10 · answered by kja63 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋