Firearms Inventory tagging Question

[larkworthy]

I am thinking of putting a tag of some kind on my revolvers. I have several Americans and Victory models that all look the same and I figured I could match the tag with my documentation I keep in a binder.

Any recommendations? I have seen brass tags used before, but not sure which is recommended. Any ideas welcome.

Regards,

Lyle

 

[larkworthy]

BTT - does anyone use a physical method of inventorying their firearms?

 

[ken158]

I keep my inventory on a spreadsheet with appropriate data and a hang tag on the trigger guard with string for easy removal should a range trip occur.

 

[s&wchad]

I use a larger version of these and attach them to my pistol rugs, so I can easily tell what's inside. I also mantain an excel spreadsheet.

 

[kwill1911]

I use these boxes with labels and keep Excel spreadsheets.

 

[Markpixs]

I use a larger version of these and attach them to my pistol rugs, so I can easily tell what's inside. I also mantain an excel spreadsheet.


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Have the same on gun socks for long guns, easy to grab the right one.

 

[Gdogman]

I do the spreadsheet and accompanying tag on the gun trigger as mentioned above, otherwise, there would be no way to keep track of them. It like herding cats

 

[larkworthy]

Thank you all for the suggestions! Regards, Lyle

 

[LVSteve]

they sell hang tags at places like Office Depot.

 

[Jebus35745]

If you keep a spread sheet of some sort, every gun has a serial number. I have half a page for each gun describing the special features of it. No tags hanging on them, Larry

 

[chief38]

Personally an old fashioned bound notebook works just fine for me. I do not like entering specific's on a computer no mater how safe and secure they say they are. No one can hack into a locked up notebook- lol. The notebook kept in the safe serves me well. Also, receipts are kept there too.

 

[Rodan]

I use an all-plastic version of the tags above, hooked onto the zipper of rectangular gun cases. Everything fits into the safe nicely. It is getting harder to find the simple, rectangular cases...

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

If you keep a spread sheet of some sort, every gun has a serial number. I have half a page for each gun describing the special features of it. No tags hanging on them, Larry

You sound like a gun store...........

 

[H Richard]

I use a 1"X2" sale tag, get at local school supply by the bundle. List the correct name, S/N, date acquired, date of mfg (shipping), special features. All guns are in a spread sheet of currently owned and when sold moved to a Previously owned sheet.

 

[desi2358]

I just use a leftover FFL logbook from when we had the gun shop labeled as Personal Collection. Record everything in just like I did when in business and if I sell one I write it out of the book. After years of logging guns in and out for the business it's the easiest way for me to keep track of what I have. Also gives my wife or kids a record to work from if needed.

 

[Golddollar]

I put the paperwork for each gun in a separate envelope and identify the gun on the outside of the envelope. The envelopes for guns I still have are kept in one safe and the envelopes for guns I no longer own are in a different safe. It's old school but it works for a Luddite like me.

 

[686 shooter]

I would like to use Excel for reload information as well as firearms but try as I might it is to complicated for me. I do like to type all info on my computer then print it for a notebook as it’s easier to read than my handwriting, which deteriorates with age.

 

[apachedawg]

I keep an Excel spreadsheet and each gun is tagged. I had to start tagging them when I got my C&R because my wife has a collection also. This is the method the ATF suggested to differentiate between what is hers, what is mine, what is modern and what is antique. I use white tags on C&R that are mine, yellow tags on hers, red tags on modern and antiques because they are not in my bound book. I also tagged anything that is C&R that I had prior to my license with a green tag because it too is not logged in my bound book. It may seem like a lot but when you start to get a large collection and so does you wife you have to do something to keep it all straight. Also they may never show up but just in case I don’t want to get into any trouble with the ATF if they did decide to do inspections on C&R holders.

 

[duke2002]

I put all my gun in silocone gun socks. I have a round metal tag with a paper center that i have the model and a number tied to the draw string on the sock. on the sock. Then a listing of gun model serial number etc.

 

[javbike]

I think putting ina notebook and have a picture of each gun would work for me