pistol registration

[POPPAJ]

My Uncle passed last year and now my Aunt is selling off some of his toys. I'm interested in two pistols that he purchased over 30 years ago. Problem is he claimed that they were never registered as he bought them new from a dealer down south somewhere. Would I have a problem registering these pistols? Just don't want a hassle from the government. Thanks!

 

[jsxtreme]

My Uncle passed last year and now my Aunt is selling off some of his toys. I'm interested in two pistols that he purchased over 30 years ago. Problem is he claimed that they were never registered as he bought them new from a dealer down south somewhere. Would I have a problem registering these pistols? Just don't want a hassle from the government. Thanks!

Depends on their history as to if you're going to have an issue or not. If they were previously registered to someone else, then yes you're going to have a problem. If not then no, you should be able to register them in your name. Before your Aunt sells them SHE should take them to the police department and have them ran. Register them in her name and then do the transfer(s).

From the MSP, these both kind of apply to you:

12. I found a pistol in an old house that I was fixing up. Can I get it registered in my name?

You should take it to your local police agency and they can check on the history of the pistol. They will, of course, check to make sure it is not stolen, and also for any previous registered owner. If there was a previous owner, the agency is required to send a letter to that person to determine whether they have any interest or legal claim to the pistol. If the previous owner does not respond within 6 months, has no interest in the pistol, or is not eligible to possess a pistol, the department may release it to you, providing you comply with MCL 28.422 or MCL 28.422a in obtaining a License to Purchase or Pistol Sales Record. If the owner responds, the property shall be returned to the legal owner when the law enforcement agency is reasonably satisfied of that ownership.

8. My uncle had a .357 magnum revolver registered in his name when he died. My brother has had custody of the gun but now wants to give it to me. What procedure do I follow to gain legal possession of this gun in Michigan, since my uncle obviously cannot sign it over to me?

MCL 28.422 Michigan statutes provide for the personal representative of the estate or next of kin having authority to dispose of the pistol to sign the License to Purchase as the seller.

 

[nitrouspete]

a non family memeber died that lived up north next door 2 years ago and we were his only "family". i found a pistol while cleaning his place out and took it home. took it to the police station and explained that he was a family friend that past and how i obtained the gun. they held the gun for 2 weeks and registered it to me.

try going up and speaking with them, they may do a special circumstance type deal like they did for me.

just my .02, i am in no shape or form an expert and they may not do it for you, just my experience.

 

[Falcon64]

If your Uncle had a will or trust and he left his property to your Aunt, tell her to take a copy of the will and the death certificate along with the weapons to the Sheriff's Office where she lives. They will run the guns and make the transfer. If he did not have a will then your Aunt will have to go through probate to get his property switched to her name. Then follow the same process mentioned about but using the court paperwork.

 

[nitrouspete]

If your Uncle had a will or trust and he left his property to your Aunt, tell her to take a copy of the will and the death certificate along with the weapons to the Sheriff's Office where she lives. They will run the guns and make the transfer. If he did not have a will then your Aunt will have to go through probate to get his property switched to her name. Then follow the same process mentioned about but using the court paperwork.

x2^ this probly the easiest, fastest way.

 

[POPPAJ]

Thanks for the info guys. My Aunt rarely leaves the house except for doctor appointments. I thought that there might be an easier way, but I guess not. Uncle always said that they were never registered after he brought them home from the dealer many decades ago when there was little paperwork.