How to transfer a firearm to an heir?

For those firearms that are not covered by the NFA, as well as licensed NFA weapons, the best way to transfer to an heir is to go through an entity with a Federal Firearm License (FFL) such as a licensed gun dealer.

Can a person bequeath a gun to someone else?

You can bequeath firearms to anyone you choose, but they will not be able to take possession of the guns if they are a “prohibited person” as defined by the ATF, or if they fall into certain additional categories that may be specified in the laws of your state.

Can a person inherit a gun from another person?

With firearms, inheritance gets complicated. Whether your wishes can be followed depends on where you live, what types of guns you own, and the individuals who would inherit.

Can a convicted felon own a shotgun in the UK?

Persons who are sentenced to a term of imprisonment of three years or more cannot possess a firearm or ammunition (including antique firearms) at any time. See Chapters 10, 12 and 17 (chapters on clubs, prohibited persons and dealers) for further details. 1.5. Who authorises firearm and shotgun certificates?

With firearms, inheritance gets complicated. Whether your wishes can be followed depends on where you live, what types of guns you own, and the individuals who would inherit.

What does it mean to be in possession of a firearm?

The term “possession” is a complicated one in the legal field. Possession implies both control and power over a weapon. A skilled defense attorney can argue that you were not in fact in possession of the firearm if, say, you were merely a passenger in the vehicle and lacked control over the weapon.