aquired AR15 Sporter

[cory moffat]

So my brother died yesterday. What do I need to do to keep this AR15 thing legally in my gun safe.

All I hold at this time is a PAL.

 

[enefgee]

Very sorry to hear of your loss. You need to upgrade your PAL to an RPAL, and join a gun club. The BC CFO won't register the gun to you unless you're a gun club member, with a long term ATT.

 

[Phat Eagle]

Sorry to hear about your loss.

If you had it at your place I hope you have a RPAL and the registration certificate. If not you've posted a confession...

Are you the executor of his will? If so, you are allowed to keep it until that will is executed. Assuming it's coming to you the estate will have to transfer it to your name.

 

[cory moffat]

No I don't have it here. It is actually in his gun safe in a unattended house. Stupid Eh. I could be taking care of it. And I am executor of his will. So do I read right when you say I can bring it home and transfer it.

 

[Phat Eagle]

Not sure if executors have to get a short term authority to transport to move it. I suggest you call the CFC tomorrow to confirm.

Hope it all goes smoothly.

 

[fenceline]

So my brother died yesterday and I have his AR-15 that I want to hold onto. What do I need to do to keep this thing legally in my gun safe.

All I hold at this time is a PAL.

Get your restricted and have it registered to you. Or gave a friend with a restricted register it in the time being.

 

[mh434]

As the executor, you have the right to a reasonable period of time to deal with it and, IIRC, to secure it for safety. I'm certain this will include the right to transport it, within reasonable limits, for these purposes. Your CFO should be able to assist you in arranging this.

And, I'm so sorry about the loss of your brother.

 

[cory moffat]

Thanks for your help It gives me a little direction

 

[BenL]

Sorry to read about your loss Cory.

I would consult with a lawyer regarding the transfer while you put in the application for an RPAL, your allowed time for it to be processed.

The fact that it's in your brother's house, in his safe, to me meet the letter of the law regarding it's safe storage so I wouldn't worry about that. What you can do is visit his house frequently to show that you have been there and are looking at the safekeeping of his property.