What is the law about inheriting a handgun?

Question

I just inherited a gun from my mother. Not sure which one I'm going to take--the .32 or the revolver. I'm not sure if it makes a difference. She had 2 guns and I'll get one while my sister takes the other. The problem is I'll have to take mine across a state line to get it home. I thought I had to have a permit for it, but my friend said you get the permit from taking classes to learn how to shoot it. So do I have to take the classes first, then get the permit before I can bring it home; or can I bring it home in my trunk or something and then get the permit here? This is really confusing me.

Answer 1

permits?  What are those?

You don't need no stinkin' permits.

Answer 2

You have to check the laws of your state.

They're different.  And If you are going from state A to state C through State B, you don't have to worry about State B laws.

Answer 3

phone the policee department  

Answer 4

State laws will vary, but if you lock it up unloaded in your trunk, you should be able to take it across state lines without any problem. A warrant would be required to search your trunk. So., if you are not doing anything illegal at the time, they would never know you had it anyway. Just make sure it is locked in your trunk. ALso, check your state laws. You may still need a permit to have it or to carry it outside your home.

Answer 5

call your local police dept for directive of what to do

Answer 6

Depends on your state.

You can inherit arms that are not REGULATED (like a machine gun).  Your state MAY have a requirement that require you record the transfer of ownership.  Some states and counties REQUEST that you record gun transfers.... it differs from state to state / town to town.

Of course, those of us who support the 2nd Amendment....we'd just take the gun and not worry about it.  You don't necessarily need a "license" to own a handgun, but you will need some type of record if you want to ever sell/transfer it.