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  • wiki wiki
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    • Dec 2008
    • 166

    School me about serial numbers in photos.

    I've noticed some people make sure to obscure the serial numbers of their firearm in photos, why is that exactly?
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    69Mach1
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    • Jan 2006
    • 15032

    Privacy.
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    • #3
      Vin496
      Calguns Addict
      • Mar 2008
      • 8804

      I do it and it's just for privacy.

      Is it unfounded, probably, but I still do it.
      I think it can be confirmed that an alien xenomorph is absolutely no match for good ole' Alabama black snake!

      and

      If you're in a survival movie and the hot blond twists her ankle and can't walk, you damn well figure a way to carry her. If it's a dude, you shake his hand and say "best of luck".

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      • #4
        69Mach1
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        • Jan 2006
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        The serial number on a pistol or a registered AW is registered to you.
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        • #5
          Guns R Tools
          Senior Member
          • Oct 2005
          • 1782

          It's no different that blurring out license plate numbers on vehicles.
          'Cuz big holes are easier to see.

          You can correct my spelling and grammar error anytime.
          I welcome it. How else would I learn.

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          • #6
            Lead Lobber
            Banned
            • Nov 2009
            • 141

            Natural Camo

            Originally posted by wiki wiki
            I've noticed some people make sure to obscure the serial numbers of their firearm in photos, why is that exactly?
            All my S&W wheel guns have custom grips that cover the serial number. Must piss off cops doing 12031 checks. Oh, well.

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            • #7
              Cokebottle
              Señor Member
              CGN Contributor - Lifetime
              • Oct 2009
              • 32373

              All kinds of reasons.

              You post a photo of a rifle (no DOJ record) and I can read the serial number.
              I call and report it stolen... then a few days later, I call the PD back and tell them "Hey, I just found my rifle over here on www.whatever.com!"
              - Rich

              Originally posted by dantodd
              A just government will not be overthrown by force or violence because the people have no incentive to overthrow a just government. If a small minority of people attempt such an insurrection to grab power and enslave the people, the RKBA of the whole is our insurance against their success.

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              • #8
                HCz
                Veteran Member
                • Jun 2008
                • 3295

                Privacy

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                • #9
                  Greg-Dawg
                  Banned
                  • Oct 2006
                  • 7793

                  I don't think anyone is going to steal your serial number of your gun.

                  Show it off man!!!

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                  • #10
                    psssniper
                    CGN Contributor
                    • Oct 2005
                    • 3060

                    You post a photo of a rifle (no DOJ record) and I can read the serial number.
                    I call and report it stolen... then a few days later, I call the PD back and tell them "Hey, I just found my rifle over here on www.whatever.com!"
                    Then the PD contacts the ATF who does a forward trace and determines that you filed a false report and that you were trying to steal someones elses rifle dohhhhhhh
                    "I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness; I love only that which they defend.
                    victus exaro somniculosus, somnus exaro ieiunium

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                    • #11
                      Cokebottle
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                      • Oct 2009
                      • 32373

                      Originally posted by psssniper
                      Then the PD contacts the ATF who does a forward trace and determines that you filed a false report and that you were trying to steal someones elses rifle dohhhhhhh
                      There's an aweful lot of guns out there legally with no paper trail.

                      No paper is a two edged sword. We like it because it reduces traceability for when "they come for our guns". It also means no liability in the event of theft should the thief use it in a crime.
                      It also means that it's less likely to be returned to it's rightful owner.
                      - Rich

                      Originally posted by dantodd
                      A just government will not be overthrown by force or violence because the people have no incentive to overthrow a just government. If a small minority of people attempt such an insurrection to grab power and enslave the people, the RKBA of the whole is our insurance against their success.

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                      • #12
                        B.D.Dubloon
                        Veteran Member
                        • Nov 2008
                        • 4873

                        I asked this question a while ago and noone was able to provide an instance where anything bad happened because someone got their sn.

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                        • #13
                          Vinz
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                          • Aug 2008
                          • 2874

                          better safe than sorry.

                          I had posted a picture of my Camaro on a site I frequent. A few months later a guy comes up to my house and ask if I'd sell my Camaro. I asked how he knew that I had a Camaro cause its always in my garage. He said he had read my post, saw my pictures and had a friend at DMV look up the plate. Along with my address. Scary stuff.

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                          • #14
                            diginit
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                            • Feb 2008
                            • 3250

                            Originally posted by Lead Lobber
                            All my S&W wheel guns have custom grips that cover the serial number. Must piss off cops doing 12031 checks. Oh, well.
                            You can go to jail covering the S.N. Be Careful!

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                            • #15
                              damndave
                              I need a LIFE!!
                              • Oct 2008
                              • 10858

                              Originally posted by Vinz
                              better safe than sorry.

                              I had posted a picture of my Camaro on a site I frequent. A few months later a guy comes up to my house and ask if I'd sell my Camaro. I asked how he knew that I had a Camaro cause its always in my garage. He said he had read my post, saw my pictures and had a friend at DMV look up the plate. Along with my address. Scary stuff.

                              vinz

                              dood thats scary. is that legal to do so?

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