I found a Cobra model CA-380 Cal - .380 Auto Serial number CP013965 in my son's room. I don't want to contact the police. I think someone gave it to him.
2007-12-06 04:12:46 · 6 answers · asked by Tamed 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
having the police run the serial number, or contacting the ATF direct is the only way. You should remember that if your son is under 21, it is illegal for him to own a handgun, and if you let him keep it, you will be held responsible for his actions. My recomendation is to remove the firearm to a safe place, confront your son about it and get some answers, as well as contacting the police about it. If it's stolen, it will be returned to the righfull owner. Also, a note to everyone...Never post serial numbers for firearms on a public forum. If you want to know why not, email me offline and I will explain. I'd rather not post the reason here.
2007-12-06 04:47:05 · answer #1 · answered by randy 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
As you have already been advised, get the Police involved. Even if you could legally trace the handgun yourself,(Which you can't)...What would you be able to do with the information? If in fact the pistol is "stolen" this is the only thing to do to that will get this whole mess straightened out, and prevent an even BIGGER disaster. This is not something a typical Father vs. Son conversation is going to accomplish much. I have no idea what your son's background is or if you have had issues with him in the past, but this is the only way this should be handled. The Police will take your actions under consideration, but only if you are up front about your son's involvement NOW. Later may be too late. Even as this boys Father, you can't do an "end run" on your own to protect him.Do the right thing ........Do it NOW..
2007-12-06 14:56:29 · answer #2 · answered by JD 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look, finding who owned the gun seems to me the least of your problems. I know you have a need to do something, but finding the last legal owner is not it.
Chances are a gun like that has not been transferred through any dealer anytime recently anyway.
Take the gun and remove it from the house, now.
Go visit your police station and ask to see a seargent or an officer and explain your situation to them, don't just call the phone number and have a patrol officer dispatched. If your police department has a youth crime unit, they may become involved.
I'm assuming you son is a minor and whoever gave that gun to him is a person that the law needs to deal with, not you.
If you decide you absolutely cannot go to the police for some reason, take it to either a fire station or a gun shop in a bag and ask them if they will turn it in, that you cannot get your son in trouble. Don't just give it to someone or throw it away, please.
2007-12-06 15:28:35 · answer #3 · answered by DJ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yep, confront him and tell him you're going to the police if he doesn't tell you. But for crissakes, make a big deal about it because it's illegal for a minor to own a handgun, NOT because he's got any gun at all. The best thing you can do is teach him to be responsible. Get rid of that gun, buy one of your own, and take him to a range. He'll respect you for that instead of having to hide from you.
And like other poster said, do NOT post the serial number on the internet. You might as well post your SSN and CC numbers on here... it's just asking for trouble.
2007-12-06 14:38:15 · answer #4 · answered by Cunning Linguist 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no way you're going to be able to trace the weapon without bringing the police in.
If someone *gave* your son a firearm, then you REALLY need to bring in some sort of professional help, he is making some really bad choices.
2007-12-06 12:24:07 · answer #5 · answered by Petro 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
ask your son... then call the police. Don't try to get around the law, and don't try and shelter your son... you'll only hurt him in the long run. If it was used in a crime, he's liable now
2007-12-06 12:26:28 · answer #6 · answered by Stephen B 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋