<p>Cleaning out my basement to get ready to sell my house. My dog died a couple of weeks ago. So I thought I could get rid of all dog-related stuff. One item is a set of “dog luggage” with dog food containers, dishes, and a bunch of side pockets. My ex-H used to use it for a dog we had that he hunted with, but he left it behind and I haven’t needed it. Cleaning out the side pockets, and pull out a small revolver! It has a piece of paper with it, looks like it is a .22 caliber starter revolver for athletic events or dog training.</p>
<p>I don’t know what to do with the thing… I researched a little, and I can’t list it on eBay or Craigslist, it is considered a gun in their view.</p>
<p>Lol… I am pretty sure my ex used it for dog training, or maybe something to do with the hunt tests for the dog club he used to belong to. I emailed him, but he hasn’t been answering my emails about the kids lately… no idea if this will bring him to the surface. If the dog club wants it, maybe I can donate it to them… I don’t know anyone involved in something like track that might want it.</p>
<p>We got stuck with a gun once, after someone died and we held some of his things until we learned where to mail them. Like you, opened a box and there it was. You can call the local police and ask. Sometimes you can ask a local gun shop. I wanted it out of the house.</p>
<p>Before you give it to the local police, make sure that your jurisdiction doesn’t require a license for handgun possession. Otherwise, you may be illegally possessing a firearm. If a law exists, then hire an attorney. If local laws aren’t too restricting, then unload the gun and sell it at a pawn shop.</p>
<p>Do you know anyone who is knowledgable about guns? Perhaps someone who is ex-military or law enforcement? (I would be careful w current law enforcement,not, as they may have a duty to report if it’s a real gun). </p>
<p>Before going further give your ex a certified letter saying that you need written direction no later than 10/31/2014 as to what he is doing with this gun or you will dispose of it and charge him for any fees incurred. Cc your friendly attorney. </p>
<p>Wow… still just hoping I can give it to the dog club. It might even belong to them, and he never gave it back. Here’s hoping! I just checked, and it does not appear to need to be registered in my state. Know that my ex had a gun safe (that he kept at my house until last year when he moved out of state and took it with him). It had over 40 guns in it; I know because I made him inventory them with me when we decided to divorce because it was a sizable marital asset. This one (as a blank gun) probably slipped his mind.</p>
<p>My friend in the dog club that I sent a message to today is a retired state police officer, he probably knows what I should/can do.</p>
<p>So the dog club person says it isn’t club property, but they would love to have it for their next raffle. Um… not sure if I could somehow get in trouble for that (or if anyone would)…</p>
<p>Somebody left a shotgun in a foreclosed house we bought, with all their other garbage. It all just went in the dumpster, figured it would be better that way.</p>
<p>Unless you live in NYC or Chicago I can’t imagine you can get in trouble for finding an old gun in the basement. A starter pistol is not a weapon and can’t be made into a weapon but they look like a real gun. Bank robbers use them because they can be purchased easily and cheaply. I have seen a “gun dog” training manual where they shoot a starter pistol while a puppy is eating so it associates food with gun shots. Call the police, non emergency, tell them you found it and wait for them to come get it. They usually melt old guns down and sell the scrap metal after checking that it’s not stolen. Or give it to the club member you contacted. I would probably get a handwritten receipt from either party you hand it over to.</p>
<p>Apparently blank guns/starter guns are a required part of AKC hunting tests. When a dog points a bird and it flushes, they fire the blank as they would in real life instead of actually shooting the bird. (This might just be for a Junior Hunting Test for younger dogs, not sure – I feel like I have seen them actually shoot birds over the dogs at those tests as well, but maybe those are for the older dogs or something). In any case, my dog club friend knows people who don’t have them who would like one for that purpose, so I think am just going to pass it on through them. Guess that will be my “Bag a Week” this week. :)</p>
<p>An old starter pistol probably isn’t worth much…give it to someone at the dog club.</p>
<p>Kids cleaning out our neighbors house after parent died gave my dad an old handgun and holster they found in the house. Turned out it’s a type 26 Japanese army revolver. It looks brand new and the matching gun and holster are worth over $1000. The kids told my dad to keep gun even after he told them value.</p>
So I thought I could get rid of all dog-related stuff. One item is a set of “dog luggage” with dog food containers, dishes, and a bunch of side pockets. My ex-H used to use it for a dog we had that he hunted with, but he left it behind and I haven’t needed it. Cleaning out the side pockets, and pull out a small revolver! It has a piece of paper with it, looks like it is a .22 caliber starter revolver for athletic events or dog training.</p>
If the dog club wants it, maybe I can donate it to them… I don’t know anyone involved in something like track that might want it.</p>