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Offline RobertH

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what do with about stolen guns?
« on: May 22, 2009, 06:34:45 PM »
so lets say i have some guns stolen what do i do?  who do i notify?  notify police, pawn shops, gun stores, who else?

i don't have anything stolen, but to me its a BIG "what if" situtation.  its bound to happen.

any personal experiences?
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Re: what do with about stolen guns?
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2009, 07:50:59 PM »
I can not improve on who to notify your list looks good.

Myself I photograph all of my firearms individually and create a document with all vital individual firearm information.
I than place both the photographs and individual information on a CD?DVD Disk for prosperity with separate copies going to a close relative and or friend plus one copy in my safe deposit box. Will make it easier to give to Police and Ins. but still hurts I am sure. As I type this it reminds me the need to do the same for my electronics and tools.

Pictures
Make/Brand
Serial Number
Model
Caliber
Copy of receipts
Copy of receipts of any accessories/modifications.
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Re: what do with about stolen guns?
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2009, 08:23:48 PM »
Definitely pics of guns (preferably serial numbers as well) and documented serial numbers.  Report as soon as possible, as you never know who's gonna knock off a 7-11 with your registered firearm.  Additionally, keep detailed records of your purchases and sales of firearms as well, as a firearm you sold could potentially be involved in a crime.

It doesn't hurt to copy off pics and serial numbers and distribute to pawn shops, gun stores etc.

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Re: what do with about stolen guns?
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2009, 08:45:34 PM »
If it happens, post in every forum you can for gun owners to be on the lookout for them