Inherited Handgun, past 30 days from taking receipt

[GOPDevil]

So I inherited my father's long guns when he died about a year ago. We used to go shooting often, but I haven't wanted to go since then for obvious reasons.

I finally got his old range bag out to make his AR15 featureless, and I found a pistol in a side pocket that I didn't know he had. I am sure he bought it legally through an FFL, and I would like to register it for myself to be legally compliant.

Since I have technically been in possession of this pistol for over 30 days (well over) what are my options? Can I just file the form and pay the fee? I assume I would have to use his date of death as the date it passed to me, but that will be well outside 30 days.

Thanks in advance!

[CSACANNONEER]

Just file the form and give them their ransom. That's all they are really worried about.

[GOPDevil]

Just file the form and give them their ransom. That's all they are really worried about.

Thank you!

Just had a thought, I haven't actually purchased a handgun since probably 2012. My HSC is expired by now I assume, so I will have to go take the test again won't I?

[Svashtar]

Thank you!



Just had a thought, I haven't actually purchased a handgun since probably 2012. My HSC is expired by now I assume, so I will have to go take the test again won't I?

Yes, afraid so. New card, now FSC not HSC, new fee, and take the test.

[sixtringr]

My Father passed on ALL of his weapons in 1991 well before he passed on. And well before registration was required in this state.
God, I miss that man. He could shoot! He was a gunner on Quad 13 on the BB55.