Getting older

[426wedge]

As I am getting older, I was thinking about transferring some of my firearms to my son. Probably 4 of them. If I was to do that, may I still retain possession of the transferred ones to use when I want? Thanks.

 

[knfmn]

As I am getting older, I was thinking about transferring some of my firearms to my son. Probably 4 of them. If I was to do that, may I still retain possession of the transferred ones to use when I want? Thanks.

IANAL, but you can temporarily loan a firearm to a family member for as long as you would like.

 

[Len-2A Training]

Yes. Ownership & possession are two separate things legally.

 

[426wedge]

Thanks for the quick reply guys.

 

[jhblaze1]

I hope you're going to conduct a thorough background check on your son! You have NO WAY of knowing if he's a violent felon.

 

[napoleon1815]

Man was hoping this was one those "You know you are getting old when..." threads.

 

[crazymjb]

IANAL, but you can temporarily loan a firearm to a family member for as long as you would like.

IANAL but property wise he can give them to his son but maintain an interest in them for a aet ammount of time (IE his life).

Mike

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[Billsail]

As I am getting older, I was thinking about transferring some of my firearms to my son. Probably 4 of them. If I was to do that, may I still retain possession of the transferred ones to use when I want? Thanks.

Transferring them now will avoid the inevitable mess when it's time for probate, after you're gone. At least for those four. More transfers later if you want. Just tell your son, if he wants them, he has to agree to give you unfettered access to them. If they're at his house, in his safe, of course you'll need to give him advance notice.

 

[MAJoe]

Does he live in MA? If not, just note federal law limits borrowing of handguns across state lines for "lawful sporting purposes", not personal protection.


I.e. If your son is a resident of NH and you transfer a pistol to him, you may borrow and possess in MA, but for hunting, range trips, competitions, etc. You aren't supposed to carry it for personal protection.

 

[426wedge]

Transferring them now will avoid the inevitable mess when it's time for probate, after you're gone. At least for those four. More transfers later if you want. Just tell your son, if he wants them, he has to agree to give you unfettered access to them. If they're at his house, in his safe, of course you'll need to give him advance notice.

Precisely why I am doing this. I was going to keep them in my possession after. Yes we are both from MA.

 

[MisterHappy]

I hope you're going to conduct a thorough background check on your son! You have NO WAY of knowing if he's a violent felon.

If you're a felon, then you can't have an FID / LTC. Therefore, the FA-10 system will bounce the transfer. See? Government works for YOU....