What to do with handguns of the deceased?

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Hello, My father recently passed away and left us with a number of handguns. From what I can tell, I cannot transfer them to myself, even though I have a valid RPAL, due to the Trudeau gun laws.

I can export them and sell them in the states, or I can deactivate them and have "fancy paper weights" according to the CFO staff person I spoke to.

What are others doing with their inherited handguns?
 
Whoever is the executor of the estate should hang on to them for the near future until we get a new federal govt. This is perfectly legal and does not require a firearms license.
 
I've always been amazed at how many folks "give away" those firearms to friends before they pass. Never saying a word to spouses or other family members.

They just seem to disappear into the ether.
 
Cera said:
Hello, My father recently passed away and left us with a number of handguns. From what I can tell, I cannot transfer them to myself, even though I have a valid RPAL, due to the Trudeau gun laws.

I can export them and sell them in the states, or I can deactivate them and have "fancy paper weights" according to the CFO staff person I spoke to.

What are others doing with their inherited handguns?
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A very strange first question with a join date of Dec. 2023 , and one post ?
 
You have a number of answers here and your own information is valid. I just went through the same thing. In our case it was a 12(6) prohibited revolver. At the end of the day it was not worth deactivating or trying to get a business to export. I did check into some of that, simply not worth it, so I turned it in. Like you I am a RPAL holder, but that is currently not relevant. So I think it comes down to value, effort and what you hope to achieve at the end of the day. As others have said they can stay with the estate for some period of time and potentially wait for something to change. However, that potentially comes with its own complexities. Really comes down to your (and other beneficiaries) near and long term objectives. Make decisions based on those objectives the best you can, while staying legal.
 
mmcintyre1220 said:
How long can an estate remain unsettled ?
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It's as clear as "assault style" and "variant". The term is "reasonable". When the family is grieving, that's when the cops show and demand them. Take them to your place, or since you can't get a att, take a safe there. Only you have a key, it's an estate issue, your executor. Wait for a change of government.
 
Hand gun? Can you define? :)

Dnu69 said:
Ok, let’s assume they are, why is that a problem? It was just a question about a situation, what is the harm in asking and /or people answering?
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Hahaha you must have your head under a rock to not see how information can be weaponized against someone. ESPECIALLY on an open forum with c21 looming over our heads.
 
Dnu69 said:
You have a number of answers here and your own information is valid. I just went through the same thing. In our case it was a 12(6) prohibited revolver. At the end of the day it was not worth deactivating or trying to get a business to export. I did check into some of that, simply not worth it, so I turned it in. Like you I am a RPAL holder, but that is currently not relevant. So I think it comes down to value, effort and what you hope to achieve at the end of the day. As others have said they can stay with the estate for some period of time and potentially wait for something to change. However, that potentially comes with its own complexities. Really comes down to your (and other beneficiaries) near and long term objectives. Make decisions based on those objectives the best you can, while staying legal.
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Yep , Bill Blairs words exactly , DISINCENTIVISE the owning of these guns.
 
Cera said:
Hello, My father recently passed away and left us with a number of handguns. From what I can tell, I cannot transfer them to myself, even though I have a valid RPAL, due to the Trudeau gun laws.

I can export them and sell them in the states, or I can deactivate them and have "fancy paper weights" according to the CFO staff person I spoke to.

What are others doing with their inherited handguns?
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What hand guns?
 
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