Good afternoon, folks.
I have a unique situation that I'm trying to solve.
My Mother In Law (who lives in Maryland) has retired and will be spending alot of time at home alone. She has contacted me, the family firearm enthusiast about acquiring a pistol for self/home defense.
I made a deal with her and my father in law that if they jump through all of Maryland's hoops, I would send them a pistol to be transferred in all legal manners in Maryland (to an FFL).... but under the condition that the gun is along the lines of a long-term lease, loan, etc. and that I want it back when they no longer want, need it (or when someone/both pass away).
Now the complication. My MIL is battling cancer at the moment and I want to prevent the family squabble (I'm sure someone here has dealt with it) regarding inheritance should the need arise.
I don't distrust my Father in Law, but rather some of the other parts of the family (cousins, etc). I'd like to make sure it doesn't go missing in the event of an unoccupied house during a funeral (Ask me why I even have to consider this......)
Thoughts? I was considering just getting him to sign a letter saying "We got this pistol, Serial XXXX, from GAFrank. I promise to keep and maintain the firearm until such time as it is unneeded/unwanted and to return it to him in such manners as is legal at that time."
I tried Googling but I can't come up with a query that seems to cover this accurately.
I have a unique situation that I'm trying to solve.
My Mother In Law (who lives in Maryland) has retired and will be spending alot of time at home alone. She has contacted me, the family firearm enthusiast about acquiring a pistol for self/home defense.
I made a deal with her and my father in law that if they jump through all of Maryland's hoops, I would send them a pistol to be transferred in all legal manners in Maryland (to an FFL).... but under the condition that the gun is along the lines of a long-term lease, loan, etc. and that I want it back when they no longer want, need it (or when someone/both pass away).
Now the complication. My MIL is battling cancer at the moment and I want to prevent the family squabble (I'm sure someone here has dealt with it) regarding inheritance should the need arise.
I don't distrust my Father in Law, but rather some of the other parts of the family (cousins, etc). I'd like to make sure it doesn't go missing in the event of an unoccupied house during a funeral (Ask me why I even have to consider this......)
Thoughts? I was considering just getting him to sign a letter saying "We got this pistol, Serial XXXX, from GAFrank. I promise to keep and maintain the firearm until such time as it is unneeded/unwanted and to return it to him in such manners as is legal at that time."
I tried Googling but I can't come up with a query that seems to cover this accurately.