It is widely known that there is a federal database for stolen firearms.
The big drawback to it is only Gov't and police agencies can access it.
So how would Joe Civilian find out if a used gun he is interested in buying or one that is on the shelf at his favorite gun store for that matter hasn't been stolen?
The truth is, you may not unfortunately due to how the system is set up.
But there are a few websites that let you search to see if they have been reported locally.
It's better than nothing.
http://www.hotgunz.com/
http://pas.fdle.state.fl.us/pas/item/displayGunSearch.a
After having my FFL's for a number of years, I found out how important it was to keep a log of my personal firearms in my collection that includes all manufacturing data.
Also having photo's of it may help for insurance purposes if you have insurance for contents if you ever do have a loss due to theft or fire.
And having lived through the Klinton gun ban, I also keep receipts for everything to show proof of ownership, dates purchased as well as cost.
The big drawback to it is only Gov't and police agencies can access it.
So how would Joe Civilian find out if a used gun he is interested in buying or one that is on the shelf at his favorite gun store for that matter hasn't been stolen?
The truth is, you may not unfortunately due to how the system is set up.
But there are a few websites that let you search to see if they have been reported locally.
It's better than nothing.
http://www.hotgunz.com/
http://pas.fdle.state.fl.us/pas/item/displayGunSearch.a
After having my FFL's for a number of years, I found out how important it was to keep a log of my personal firearms in my collection that includes all manufacturing data.
Also having photo's of it may help for insurance purposes if you have insurance for contents if you ever do have a loss due to theft or fire.
And having lived through the Klinton gun ban, I also keep receipts for everything to show proof of ownership, dates purchased as well as cost.
