Why didn't I think of this?

[BogWalker]

How Do I get Rid of a Gun - Guns and Ammo Disposal Service

Gun and ammo disposal services. For police departments and any individual who is uncomfortable with the guns in their home.

A business where people literally give you firearms. Why on Earth did I not think of doing this?

 

[HubertGummer]

If I didn't know any better I'd think it was a joke...

 

[jagee]

They don't service Indiana, maybe you can start a franchise?

 

[snorko]

I know someone who had business cards printed up saying much the same thing. He put them on bulletin boards around town (grocery stores, barber & beauty shops, etc) and actually did get calls.

 

[russc2542]

Now that does make me feel entrepreneurial. No really, anyone else want to start up?

 

[Wolfhound]

I am now considering starting a cash and precious metal disposal service.

Don't hurt your back lifting those bothersome gold bars. We will dispose of them for free!

 

[DFu4ever]

I know someone who had business cards printed up saying much the same thing. He put them on bulletin boards around town (grocery stores, barber & beauty shops, etc) and actually did get calls.

I wonder what the legal responsibilities of a business like this would be, and if some sort of ATF reporting would be involved. I'd guess you would at least need an FFL, and would have to log anything you took in.

Now that I think about it, all you would probably have to do is operate as an FFL.

 

[historian]

You need to be able to check the serial numbers on any guns you bring in.

Still tempting though...

 

[padawan]

Lots of 404 error on links on that website. Google the street address on the website.

 

[Expat]

I remember guys setting up and buying guns from people (cheap) at the government buy backs before they would get in line.

 

[Bfish]

I wonder what the legal responsibilities of a business like this would be, and if some sort of ATF reporting would be involved. I'd guess you would at least need an FFL, and would have to log anything you took in.

Now that I think about it, all you would probably have to do is operate as an FFL.

This was the first place my mind went after thinking, I want to do that!

 

[pudly]

Now that I think about it, all you would probably have to do is operate as an FFL.

That would be a starting point, but there would be a more involved. For example, security would be a serious issue: security of the intake site, security of the storage site, security when they come out to pick up firearms/ammo. I'd be concerned about ambushes when they go out to pickup/purchase items. They certainly shouldn't use well-marked vehicles and ideally should send two people for security.

Not sure how stolen firearms would be handled, but I presume it would be similar to what they do when they check in incoming used firearm now.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

I know someone who had business cards printed up saying much the same thing. He put them on bulletin boards around town (grocery stores, barber & beauty shops, etc) and actually did get calls.

I seem to remember a thread about someone doing that and it turning out that he got in all types of trouble. I will try to find the thread. I do not remember if the trouble was solely due to firearms or something else.

 

[migunner]

Good idea !

 

[easy]

I seem to remember a thread about someone doing that and it turning out that he got in all types of trouble. I will try to find the thread. I do not remember if the trouble was solely due to firearms or something else.

Most likely due to location being a school or on private property.

 

[TheBoss930]

Subbed

 

[BogWalker]

I'm wondering if there is any potential trouble from just "disposing" of ammunition.

 

[warriorbob]

Now that does make me feel entrepreneurial. No really, anyone else want to start up?

Im in! How do we get started?

 

[TheBoss930]

I want to start!!