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DFW proceedures for Returning weapons
« on: July 04, 2017, 07:17:25 AM »
Once they finally admit you didn't do it (Ballistics) how long should it take to get your rifle(s) returned? Background paperwork immediately  (last Monday) returned certified mail (with CCP number) ...
« Last Edit: July 04, 2017, 07:24:45 AM by Elkaholic daWg »
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Re: DFW proceedures for Returning weapons
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2017, 08:32:15 AM »
I seem to fuzzily recall from previous threads that they make you purchase it back from them or it goes to auction.  Something weird in their writing for forfeitures if it was taken from you without being legally seized.  Hopefully others will chime in.

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Re: DFW proceedures for Returning weapons
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2017, 08:34:19 AM »
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Re: DFW proceedures for Returning weapons
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2017, 08:35:41 AM »
You may be in for a MUCH longer road than you anticipated.  Rule #1 is don't offer up your weapon.....
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Re: DFW proceedures for Returning weapons
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2017, 10:07:16 AM »
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Re: DFW proceedures for Returning weapons
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2017, 10:52:41 AM »
depends on how/why they have your gun. You can read their site. I think on a involuntary seize you have to file for hearing within 30 days, some folks have had to buy their guns back.
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Re: DFW proceedures for Returning weapons
« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2017, 11:16:53 AM »
What's the back story???  Why do they have your rifle(s) in the first place?   :dunno:

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Re: DFW proceedures for Returning weapons
« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2017, 11:17:12 AM »
You are going to need a attorney.

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Re: DFW proceedures for Returning weapons
« Reply #8 on: July 04, 2017, 12:19:34 PM »
@popeshawnpaul has been successful getting firearms returned from WDFW to his clients, if he doesn't reply on here you might send him a pm.
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Re: DFW proceedures for Returning weapons
« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2017, 12:37:33 PM »
If it was seized as evidence and is no longer needed because the case is complete, an Officer/Sgt./Capt. should get the gun from evidence and return it to you.  Call the Regional Captain.  If it was seized for forfeiture, as earlier mentioned, you must file for a hearing w/in 30 or 45 days.  It is now a civil action, a hearing will be held to determine if it was used in violation.  If you win at the hearing, they should return it to you asap.  Good luck.

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Re: DFW proceedures for Returning weapons
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2017, 02:11:33 PM »
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Re: DFW proceedures for Returning weapons
« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2017, 04:17:06 AM »
You may be in for a MUCH longer road than you anticipated.  Rule #1 is don't offer up your weapon.....
:yeah:
 From what I have experienced rule #2 is trust nothing they say!
  At least the ones I have dealt with. I can go out and buy a MSW, take possession the same day  but I have this WDFW official telling me the federal background checks or whatever they do take minimum of 3 days up  to 3 months......   I'm starting to think rtspring has good reason to not want to speak of his experience with them.
   As for the back story it's about 6 pages long and just the fact that I may be going to an attorney I'm not going to  put it out here where everyone can see what I might have as a case against them....
 This all began November 5  2015  The good point was it gave me the reason to buy that AR 10 for hunting :chuckle:
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Re: DFW proceedures for Returning weapons
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2017, 06:41:42 AM »
I seem to fuzzily recall from previous threads that they make you purchase it back from them or it goes to auction.  Something weird in their writing for forfeitures if it was taken from you without being legally seized.  Hopefully others will chime in.
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I don't think he has anything to add to this thread except
1) Don't hire his crappy lawyer
2) Don't change how you are handling your case and police custody of the rifle five times in ten minutes.

He would go down one avenue of action, and then change his mind after it was too late.

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Re: DFW proceedures for Returning weapons
« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2017, 08:45:18 AM »
If it was seized as evidence and is no longer needed because the case is complete, an Officer/Sgt./Capt. should get the gun from evidence and return it to you.  Call the Regional Captain.  If it was seized for forfeiture, as earlier mentioned, you must file for a hearing w/in 30 or 45 days.  It is now a civil action, a hearing will be held to determine if it was used in violation.  If you win at the hearing, they should return it to you asap.  Good luck.
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You should know based on the paperwork the officer gave you when they took possession of the gun if it was seized as evidence or forfeiture.

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Re: DFW proceedures for Returning weapons
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