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What Do I Do With My Gun or Firearm?

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What is a firearm?

If you own or have a firearm...

How do I sell my firearm?

How do I take my firearm to law enforcement?

If I turn my firearm in to law enforcement, how long will they keep it?

After I give my firearm to law enforcement, can I change my mind?

Do I have to pay the law enforcement agency to keep my firearm?

Questions?

What is a firearm?
A firearm is a:

• Handgun
• Shotgun
• Assault weapon
• Rifle

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If you own or have a firearm...

• Sell it to a licensed gun dealer, or
• Turn it in to local law enforcement.

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How do I sell my firearm?
Look for a licensed gun dealer in your area.

Look under "Firearms Dealers" in your local phone book's Yellow Pages. Make sure the dealer is licensed.

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How do I take my firearm to law enforcement?
Call your local agency to ask about their procedures. Take a copy of the restraining order with you. Go directly to the law enforcement agency. Do not go anywhere else with firearms in your vehicle!

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If I turn my firearm in to law enforcement, how long will they keep it?
They will keep your firearm until the court order ends.

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After I give my firearm to law enforcement, can I change my mind?
Yes. You are allowed to make one sale. To do this, a licensed gun dealer must give a bill of sale to your local law enforcement agency. The law enforcement agency will give the licensed gun dealer the firearm you are selling.

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Do I have to pay the law enforcement agency to keep my firearm?
You may have to pay the agency for keeping your firearm. Contact your local law enforcement agency and ask if a fee is charged. After your court order ends, the agency will tell you how much you need to pay.

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Questions?
Call your local law enforcement agency. Click here for help finding a law enforcement agency.

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