r4ndy Posted November 3, 2017 at 03:40 AM Share Posted November 3, 2017 at 03:40 AM Had a debate at lunch today. My coworker said he had to “register” the guns (make/model/serial) he inherited from his father in law with the sheriffs office. He lives in Volo. Father in law lived downstate IL. I thought a FOID was sufficient and perhaps a transfer depending on the situation. Never heard of having to register them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quackersmacker Posted November 3, 2017 at 03:49 AM Share Posted November 3, 2017 at 03:49 AM Had a debate at lunch today. My coworker said he had to “register” the guns (make/model/serial) he inherited from his father in law with the sheriffs office. He lives in Volo. Father in law lived downstate IL. I thought a FOID was sufficient and perhaps a transfer depending on the situation. Never heard of having to register them.No registration period. They wouldn't even know how to process it if he tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundguy Posted November 3, 2017 at 04:03 AM Share Posted November 3, 2017 at 04:03 AM There is no registration in Illinois.Your coworker is mistaken or has been misled. I called ISP many years ago with the same concern about my first inheritance guns. They chuckled and said just enjoy shooting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock23 Posted November 3, 2017 at 04:07 AM Share Posted November 3, 2017 at 04:07 AM When my dad died, his guns were distributed amongst myself, my brother, and Dad's closest friend. No transfer paperwork, no registration, no mention of the guns in his will, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r4ndy Posted November 3, 2017 at 11:15 AM Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 at 11:15 AM Thanks for the replies. I thought this was the case. I asked him if he meant a transfer or FOID check and he said he went to the sheriff with all this info because it was the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockman Posted November 3, 2017 at 11:23 AM Share Posted November 3, 2017 at 11:23 AM Many companies that handle estate matters tend to use FFL’s to transfer firearms even intrastate. It is a waste of money and effort, but that may seem like registration since everything has to be recorded. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwing Posted November 3, 2017 at 12:47 PM Share Posted November 3, 2017 at 12:47 PM Many companies that handle estate matters tend to use FFL’s to transfer firearms even intrastate. It is a waste of money and effort, but that may seem like registration since everything has to be recorded. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk That is probably what happened. It is not required by law. But some companies do additional red tape beyond what is required by law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soylentgreen Posted November 3, 2017 at 02:57 PM Share Posted November 3, 2017 at 02:57 PM This is good info. I plan to die someday and would like to pass on my firearms to my heirs with the least trouble for them. Most likely, if I'm lucky enough to have a lengthy twilight, I will transfer most of my firearms while I'm still living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plinkermostly Posted November 3, 2017 at 06:55 PM Share Posted November 3, 2017 at 06:55 PM Watch out when the kids come to get yer car keys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockman Posted November 4, 2017 at 01:44 PM Share Posted November 4, 2017 at 01:44 PM This is good info. I plan to die someday and would like to pass on my firearms to my heirs with the least trouble for them. Most likely, if I'm lucky enough to have a lengthy twilight, I will transfer most of my firearms while I'm still living. An FFL transfer is not required under federal law even for handguns to out of state residents provided, you are the named heir and you pick the firearm up in person from the executor or the executor delivers the firearm to you in person. No federal paperwork required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnyb82 Posted November 4, 2017 at 02:36 PM Share Posted November 4, 2017 at 02:36 PM It's probably the law firm acting as the executor that is requiring the paperwork for liability issues. I regularly see estate auctions in the local rag stating that guns are in the estate and the FOID requirements. Auctions are put on by firms that handle estate liquidation with firearms. Definitely isn't the state, thank God. This reminds me I need to update my will, since my daughter isn't in it and no provisions for disposition of my firearms upon my death. And...my gf would get all of my assets until our daughter is 18. Also gotta have a will for my daughter since, if she dies intestate and I'm also deceased, then my girlfriend's family gets my property (which is completely messed up). Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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