Author Topic: What is your Gun Inventory System? (Read 4457 times)

metaldoc · « **on:** February 02, 2014, 09:53:28 AM »

After unfy shared his experience of having his guns stolen, I was reminded it's time to be doing a better job of recording what I own.

Quite a few software applications are finally hitting the market, some expensive, some free, some simple and some with a ton of features.

So, as the title says, what are you doing to keep track of your personal firearm inventory? How about sharing some ideas here.

gsd · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2014, 10:01:53 AM »

I use a three tiered method. Computer spreadsheet with make model serial number and date purchased, paper copy of the same, and a photographic inventory of serial numbers, make, and any distinguishing characteristics.

All stored on separate hard drives/binders at different locations throughout my apartment.

bbauman · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2014, 10:33:31 AM »

http://nmcollector.net/

Been using it for years.

FarmerRick · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2014, 10:38:22 AM »

A lot of guys on ARFCOM use this one: http://mygundb.com/

I have downloaded it, but have yet to start using it.

bullit · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2014, 11:31:30 AM »

What inventory?

AJ_Engineer · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2014, 11:35:05 AM »

Simple spreadsheet with serial numbers, stored in the cloud.

NE Bull · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2014, 11:39:05 AM »

Quote from: bullit on February 02, 2014, 11:31:30 AM

What inventory?

Like bullit, Davey Jones keeps track of what I ~~have~~ had.

Gary · « **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2014, 12:07:34 PM »

Quote from: bullit on February 02, 2014, 11:31:30 AM

What inventory?

Boat accident? Boats sink faster, with guns and ammo aboard.

Gary · « **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2014, 12:10:30 PM »

Free app on Android. Problem is, if you wear a tin foil hat, this lets the left hand know what the right hand is doing.

Gun Tracker

metaldoc · « **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2014, 12:46:42 PM »

My concerns about having a good record extends beyond theft. If something happens to me, I want my children to have a complete list of what they should find when they clean up behind me. The possibility of a tornado scattering my belongings or being destroyed by fire is probably more likely than theft. (Yes, a good safe will help, but is not 100%.)

Obviously for any insurance claims, good records are going to be needed. That extends to our other personal property as well, but that's not the focus of this thread.

I don't like the idea of storing it 'on the cloud' but that is a personal choice, much like the ap Gary mentioned.

Thanks for the ideas! Any others?

bkent · « **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2014, 12:59:12 PM »

I use a Google Docs spreadsheet.
Kent

Dan W · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2014, 01:00:34 PM »

I use a free program called GunSafe but it is not available any more.

Another thing I do is keep a copy of the receipt for my carry gun in my wallet.

NE Bull · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2014, 01:02:50 PM »

Truthfully, I write everything down with an old fashioned piece of paper with one of them ink pen things. This is kept in my firesafe along with other important documents. I haven't done this yet, but a list saved onto a CD and stored in the freezer/ Fridge is on the to do list.

CitizenClark · « **Reply #13 on:** February 02, 2014, 01:25:59 PM »

I keep a spreadsheet of my inventory on Google Drive, and then I keep a physical copy of the list with my gun trust documents.

FarmerRick · « **Reply #14 on:** February 02, 2014, 01:37:48 PM »

Quote from: CitizenClark on February 02, 2014, 01:25:59 PM

I keep a spreadsheet of my inventory on ~~Google Drive~~ the NSA Database, and then I keep a physical copy of the list with my gun trust documents.

FIFY

deputygunner · « **Reply #15 on:** February 02, 2014, 03:40:33 PM »

I use a 3 ring binder with sheet protectors. I print up a sheet on each firearm, with the info on the firearm. I also have a picture of each firearm on the sheet. The sheet protectors also hold the receipts and the manuals for the firearm. I also have it backed up on two zip drives, one stored in the safe, the other at another location. The zip drives also have my home inventory with serial numbers as needed.

I have attached a copy of the general format I use.

Chris C · « **Reply #16 on:** February 02, 2014, 04:41:59 PM »

I have a hand written list with all firearms, scopes, spotting scopes, range finders, ect make, model, serial number. I have pictures of the item both whole and serial numbers along with pics of the hand written list saved to duplicate CD's in a separate safe.

ILoveCats · « **Reply #17 on:** February 02, 2014, 05:06:05 PM »

Quote from: Dan W on February 02, 2014, 01:00:34 PM

Another thing I do is keep a copy of the receipt for my carry gun in my wallet.

You've piqued my curiosity! Why?

NE Bull · « **Reply #18 on:** February 02, 2014, 05:40:10 PM »

Quote from: deputygunner on February 02, 2014, 03:40:33 PM

I use a 3 ring binder with sheet protectors. I print up a sheet on each firearm, with the info on the firearm. I also have a picture of each firearm on the sheet. The sheet protectors also hold the receipts and the manuals for the firearm. I also have it backed up on two zip drives, one stored in the safe, the other at another location. The zip drives also have my home inventory with serial numbers as needed.

I have attached a copy of the general format I use.

I like this idea. Keeps all together, AND I have an abundance of three ring binders. Thanx.

Dan W · « **Reply #19 on:** February 02, 2014, 05:49:00 PM »

Quote from: feralcatkillr on February 02, 2014, 05:06:05 PM

You've piqued my curiosity! Why?

If you have a LEO play this game, and you have no way to prove you own your handgun, they may want to confiscate it and run the numbers through the system to see if it is stolen, and only return your property when you can prove it is yours. Could be a big problem if you are traveling away from your home state

Or it may just be a delaying tactic they might use while they wait for the K9 unit to sniff your junk.