my "sisters" boyfriend is a felon... he entrusts his guns to me..........

[ICEMAN]

Guys, I don't see the reason to shut this down at all as long as folks treat each other with respect. Ballisticnuts could show a bit more respect for forum members...No reason to call people names or insinuate that they are dishonest.... They just have a different opinion. 

[carpsniperg2]

I agree iceman. Just people saying diffrent things no reason to jump to conclusions. I would get rid of the them, either to someone that can take them "family members etc" or last ditch effort the cops.

[high country]

I have been in a similar situation, it is as simple as filling out some paperwork with the batf which basically says you will not give the guns back or face charges, the guns are legally transferred to you. No way would I touch it otherwise.

[Gringo31]

I think if I was in that situation, (assuming he came and talked to you) that I would offer him a price for them and be done.

I don't know all about the legality etc, just saying how I think I'd handle it.  I wouldn't consider "holding" unless for a dearly loved blood relative.

[BallisticsNut]

Guys, I don't see the reason to shut this down at all as long as folks treat each other with respect. Ballisticnuts could show a bit more respect for forum members...No reason to call people names or insinuate that they are dishonest.... They just have a different opinion. 

My bad, I apologize.  I was just FLOORED with all the comments relating to a dishonest or decieitful action/suggestion.   Got my goat and my blood pressure up. Ill be more careful next time around. 

[Wenatcheejay]

Don't get involved.

[Skyvalhunter]

Guys, I don't see the reason to shut this down at all as long as folks treat each other with respect. Ballisticnuts could show a bit more respect for forum members...No reason to call people names or insinuate that they are dishonest.... They just have a different opinion. 

 

[Wenatcheejay]

Guys, I don't see the reason to shut this down at all as long as folks treat each other with respect. Ballisticnuts could show a bit more respect for forum members...No reason to call people names or insinuate that they are dishonest.... They just have a different opinion. 

My bad, I apologize.  I was just FLOORED with all the comments relating to a dishonest or decieitful action/suggestion.   Got my goat and my blood pressure up. Ill be more careful next time around. 

I didn't vote cause I would not touch this. However, sometimes people believe it or not, are charged with stuff, not yet convicted, and are not supposed to have a firearm. So, if I understand the question, if a person charged is not to have a firearm, and wants to give it to you, would you take possession? I say, don't get involved. If YOU choose to get involved, and they are convicted, don't give them back or you can be charged. I think that is the idea of, "would you take them" and the response, don't give them back, (Or you may be talking to  )

[uncoolperson]

like the avatar!

dude, stay away... There arn't too many ways you holding on to your sisters boyfriends gun can turn out good, and about a bagillion ways it'll turn up bad/being a huge crazy hassle (what happens when/if they break up?).

It's not your problem to solve, maybe offer some "here's what I'd do" advice, but beyond that you're asking for a headache down the road. maybe tell him to donate them to whoever does hunters ed round there, or if they are awesome pieces to a museum of some sort (the winny [if it's old] and the cody museum comes to mind).

[lokidog]

Didn't vote for one of the choices, but if the guns were decent, and I had a use for them, I would probably offer the guy a reasonable amount.  And, be sure to get a signed receipt for them after checking to see if they are stolen or have any other flags on them.  Sounds like the guy is not in prison and is planning on archery hunting.  Maybe he needs some accessories or arrows for his bow, or gas money for his next hunting trip.

Some people have a felony on their record and are not bad people....

[Fishnclifff]

I baby sat my freinds firearms for 2 yrs.
If the court confiscated them, he could asign someone to hold them until he is legally allowed to possess them.
If he is in violation of the law now, and gives them to you,you are putting yourself between a rock and a hard palce. if they are stolen, you get receiving stolen goods. if you give them back, he can claim they were yours and you supplied him with them.
huge can of ugly**s worms here.
Give them back, if you have them, and run, forest, run.

[BallisticsNut]

Give them back, if you have them, and run, forest, run.

See, here is were I am irritated by all this "give them back" stuff.  In his topic, he says "my "sisters" boyfriend is a FELON"!.  The key word is FELON.  It is illegal for anyone convicted of a felony to even have a gun in his possession.   So once you have them, you can NOT give them back! Legally.  So, why even consider the idea of providing a felon with guns even if he owned them to begin with?  Once you take possession of these guns, you take possession of the responsibility of these guns.  You can not give them back.  You can purchase them from him and legally transfer them if they are legal guns.  Even that is doubtful if he is already a convicted felon.  

This is why our gun laws are constantly changing and more laws are put in place for "gun control".  These types of things, legal gun owners giving guns to felons.  You just add fuel to the fire for the gun control lobbyist.  Dont play the I didnt know card either, ignorance is not a reason to break the law.  Please understand what it is you are suggesting and the implications down the road if this situation goes south or some lobbyist reads these posts.  He/She can easily say, "its commonplace for legal gun owners to give felons guns" and site this forum topic as an example.  

This may seem like a far fetched example, but these discussions are closer to the norm then you may think.  So please THINK before you react!

(ok, was that nice enough?)

[BallisticsNut]

Here is some supporting facts for those who consider the action of "give them back" as a ligitimate response or action. 

Washington RCW 9.41.080
Delivery to ineligible persons.
No person may deliver a firearm to any person whom he or she has reasonable cause to believe is ineligible under RCW 9.41.040 to possess a firearm. Any person violating this section is guilty of a class C felony, punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9.41.080

Washingon RCW 9.41.040
Unlawful possession of firearms — Ownership, possession by certain persons — Penalties.
(1)(a) A person, whether an adult or juvenile, is guilty of the crime of unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree, if the person owns, has in his or her possession, or has in his or her control any firearm after having previously been convicted or found not guilty by reason of insanity in this state or elsewhere of any serious offense as defined in this chapter.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9.41.040

[400out]

I say call the local PD and have the numbers checked, if they come back clean offer to give a little ( key word LITTLE) money for them! keeps you safe and you can't go wrong with cheap guns 

[MikeWalking]

I say call the local PD and have the numbers checked, if they come back clean offer to give a little ( key word LITTLE) money for them! keeps you safe and you can't go wrong with cheap guns 

Have them checked and buy them.   On another note, didn't I read this was a Sister Like persons boyfriend?  I'd be thinking about cutting ties with both from what I've read