Posted January 1, 2018 11:50 pm by Comments

By G. Halek

Reader: “My father just recently passed away. I live in Maryland and I don’t know what the laws are concerning inheriting my father’s guns. There’s two shotguns, a hunting rifle, and three revolvers.”

DISCLAIMER: I’m not an attorney and my advice is not legal advice.

GH: Guns are considered property like tools, vehicles, et cetera. They can be inherited or willed through an executor of the deceased’s estate. However, state laws may prohibit how these firearms are transferred.

In a state like Maryland, I don’t believe they regulate the sale or transfer of rifles and shotguns — so long as neither meet their definition of “assault” firearm. The Maryland State Police publishes a list, by manufacturer, of rifles and shotguns which may fall into that definition.

When it comes to handguns, additional restrictions may apply. For instance, the Maryland State Police has a published list of handguns that are allowed to be sold in the state. For handguns made before 1985, different rules apply.

If there’s a doubt in your mind about the process, contact either a Maryland attorney and get his or her lawful advice or contact the Maryland State Police and ask them their preferred process.

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Source:: Concealed Nation

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