What to do with handguns of the deceased?

Are you under pressure to close the estate? If not just hold them with the executor.

If you are under pressure to close, call up a business, set up a storage arrangement - we are all hoping for the freeze to be cancelled - after that the business can transfer to you. If for some reason the freeze stays, you can make your decision to export/deactivate/strip for parts at that time.

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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You could have donated it to a business/museum. that way you 1) are not giving the antis the satisfaction 2) not contributing to the 'firearms seized from legal owners' statistic.

And the business will likely either export the gun or put it in as a range rental so it will be enjoyed by someone.
 
I haven’t heard of that situation in my circle yet. Some of the old timers I know might stop paying attention to the law in their last few months of life if they have a terminal illness. The executor would face questions, but most of the boomers I know are stubborn sobs.
 
I've been an executor in the past. There is no time limit to close an estate. Some can take years and years to close. As an executor you are supposed to get the best value out of the estate to pass on to the beneficiaries, unless there is a direct instruction in the will not to. If you think an investment should be held onto for some time to reap the best value, you can. So you could hold onto them.
 
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.
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To whom did you "turn it in" and how did that process work?
 
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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Check again, most likely you are mistaken and they are lost.
 
Regardless of C-21 BS, living handgun owners owe it to their beneficiaries and executors to write up comprehensive "instructions" ahead of death.
Some good suggestions in these replies (as starting points).
 
Cocked&Locked said:
Check again, most likely you are mistaken and they are lost.
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LOL. I suspect A LOT of deceased gun owners will have lost their firearms prior to death. :)



mactroneng said:
Rule #1: Don't post on public forums that you may be in possession of handguns (or any guns) from someone that is now deceased.
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Why not? Maybe he is the executor of the estate and it's perfectly legal.
 
Hmatt said:
Hand gun? Can you define? :)



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.
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In some situations maybe (depending on the context of the information). I fail to see the relevance to the OP question. Paranoia and / or conspiratorial bias need not apply to all discussions. Pretty sure everyone is well aware this is a public forum. The OP had a simple question, a question that could have answers (right or wrong). My original response was simply to question why it was suspicious that the OP was a new member with a question (inferring a conspiracy). We were all new members at one point and most of us have asked questions at some point.
 
Dnu69 said:
... Paranoia and / or conspiratorial bias need not apply to all discussions. ...
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Clearly you are new here...


Also its funny how some of the most conspiracy-minded people around here love to post #### that is basically telling people to commit crimes, yet at the same time claim everything you say on here will absolutely be used to put you behind bars...
 
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Thank you for all the answers. I see the response about fishing. I can understand unease given the current political situation - but I really did just come to ask what my options were to make sure I had as much information as possible. My dad collected guns and a portion of that collection is handguns, so I figured I would just ask people who knew.

I appreciate everyones response, I will hang onto them for now and hope that the law changes in the near future.
 
Suther said:
Clearly you are new here...


Also its funny how some of the most conspiracy-minded people around here love to post #### that is basically telling people to commit crimes, yet at the same time claim everything you say on here will absolutely be used to put you behind bars...
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Yes, relatively new in the grand scheme of things. Lifetime owner of firearms (will be 55 soon) with restricted for the last 30 some years. Just got back into sport shooting in the last few years, hence my reason for joining, as I had questions. The internet being new since my hunting days in my 20’s and forums generally being a place for the civilized exchange of information I had high hopes for that here. While I have had some great exchanges on here, I would agree with you….the conspiracy-minded and paranoia hype seems to run deep here. The irony of it all is that most often that mind set actually drives the movement of society in a direction exactly opposite of what they are trying to achieve. Which is disappointing but not surprising. If only people could understand human psychology they would realize they are in effect digging their own grave. But I still learn some things here and so it is what it is, lol.
 
Cera said:
Thank you for all the answers. I see the response about fishing. I can understand unease given the current political situation - but I really did just come to ask what my options were to make sure I had as much information as possible. My dad collected guns and a portion of that collection is handguns, so I figured I would just ask people who knew.

I appreciate everyones response, I will hang onto them for now and hope that the law changes in the near future.
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Good luck with whatever you do. Ignore the crazy stuff and glean any relevant information that you can. I never assumed you had anything but an honest harmless question (imagine that lol).
 
First I've heard of this. How can an unlicenced person retain restricted hand guns in an estate? Does it have to be the executor? Can someone explain how this is legal based on our idiot prime ministers new rules?
Thanks
 
hobophobe said:
Yeah,

Dear horse gestapo.

I buried them a few years before I passed in the 34,000 acres the neighbours farm. Have fun.
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Unfortunately it's not Justins money and he doesn't care. So for them to spend the money searching 34,000 acres may not be that far out of the realm of possibilities.

Rather they spend the money on helping people than chasing after evil gun owners.
 
bearhunter said:
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.
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thats good, best for the owner to take care of the situation instead of leaving it to the estate or executor, that way no one else is burdened with being deceptive
the turd has created a black hole where things disappear
 
GMJim said:
First I've heard of this. How can an unlicenced person retain restricted hand guns in an estate? Does it have to be the executor? Can someone explain how this is legal based on our idiot prime ministers new rules?
Thanks
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"Generally, an executor has the same rights the deceased had to have firearms while the estate is being settled."

ht tps://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/executors-and-heirs
 
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