My father in law has a LARGE collection. To be honest, he does not remember the origins of most of the weapons except for a few that has sentimental attachment. He been collecting for 50 years, some he got back during the time when cash in hand sales was common. He got a nice Beretta M1935 .32ACP that I want as my home defense handgun. He want to give it to me, heck he said I can take anything I want since its all going to me or my son once he's gone anyway. Problem is he does not remember when/where/who/how he got it or if its even registered, the man has safes full of weapons that never been fired in years.
Are father-in-law covered under the gifts from family member law? Do I need to contact an FFL to take posession of it and register it? Should I risk it when i'm unclear of the origin of the weapon?
I been meaning to go get the HQL anyway since I got to this state. Maybe I should just get a main handgun myself from a show or store, so I know 100% that i'm all clear if something did happened and I'm required to use it to defend my family.
Suggestions or facts that I should be aware of?
Are father-in-law covered under the gifts from family member law? Do I need to contact an FFL to take posession of it and register it? Should I risk it when i'm unclear of the origin of the weapon?
I been meaning to go get the HQL anyway since I got to this state. Maybe I should just get a main handgun myself from a show or store, so I know 100% that i'm all clear if something did happened and I'm required to use it to defend my family.
Suggestions or facts that I should be aware of?