dob Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 My mrs just asked me a question and I was not sure of the answer but I said I know just the chaps to ask, She asked me " if you die ( that's me) then how can I sell your guns as they are on your certificates " ? Obviously a cert is needed to sell weapons and if I were to get a terminal illness then I could still have time to arrange for them to go but what if I was to be killed in a car crash? I would want her to get as much as she could for them and not have them taken by the police and destroyed. Cheers guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Your good lady would be given a Temp certificate to allow time to dispose of them I Believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRYAN3 Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Tell her you don't have any weapons, only sporting arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 I have left instructions for just such an event in my will, but fully intend to outlive my OH. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElvisThePelvis Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 I have left instructions for just such an event in my will, but fully intend to outlive my OH. Sounds a little sinister.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Your good lady would be given a Temp certificate to allow time to dispose of them I Believe. As said. It is normal procedure for the relative to be given a temporary certificate permitting possession (but not use) for a reasonable period of time until the guns are sold or otherwise disposed of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 As said. It is normal procedure for the relative to be given a temporary certificate permitting possession (but not use) for a reasonable period of time until the guns are sold or otherwise disposed of.Although, to tread a previously well worn path, she wouldn't know where your cabinet keys are and therefore wouldn't have access to your guns 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 As above. The person left to deal with this problem would have two issues to deal with. firstly shot guns and then firearms. If the deceased holder had someone / friend with a shotgun cert then the shotguns could be transferred onto their cert with no problem other than a potential storage space issue. If a trustworthy person could and would do this it would be simple and not incur storage fees at a rfd and it would give lots of time to dispose of them in the most advantageous manner. Firearms are a bit different this would need the wife ect to contact the firearms dept and inform them of the fact and get the department to issue a section 7 which is the holding cert. some departments might say that you have to store them with an rfd at your cost ect which is wrong. in a lot of circumstances like this the person left to deal with it gets ripped off along the line because they don't want the agro of holding and dealing with it all at this time of upheaval and bereavement and don't hold out for their just dues. to get some idea of what the value is they can have a look on Guntrader to get a bit of a value. That's if they know what make/ type/ model the gun is. A list should be made out for the person to follow. failing that then apply for a certificate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Let's just hope she doesn't sell them for what you told her you paid for them, or someone will be getting a good deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 List what makes of gun are stored and where keys are kept,,with a solicitor. Sealed envelope.. And if known rough idea of prices at the time of writing.. As said Part one Firearms are probably different..So RFD.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Let's just hope she doesn't sell them for what you told her you paid for them, or someone will be getting a good deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 I'd seriously question why she asked you...... what is going through her mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) Your good lady would be given a Temp certificate to allow time to dispose of them I Believe.You would like to think so 🤔 A lot depends on your county's policy It can cause a bit of a headache in the case of a sudden death So best to get a plan in place or solicitor 👌Or family member with SGC for firearms it's your rfd All the best Of Edited June 25, 2016 by Old farrier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Have another responsible person or a lawyer named as an executor, they can get a section seven and dispose of them properly. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1440 Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 My problem is that she might sell them for a fraction of their real worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dob Posted June 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 List what makes of gun are stored and where keys are kept,,with a solicitor. Sealed envelope.. And if known rough idea of prices at the time of writing.. As said Part one Firearms are probably different..So RFD.. now that's a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord O War Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 I actually asked this question when the FEO came round for a chat and he said they would issue a temp certificate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 My will states that they will be removed to the premises of a RFD friend of mine awaiting the instructions of my son. RFD would then sell if that was his decision. Got to be someone you trust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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